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矛盾

máo dùnHSK 5

矛盾 (máo dùn) is an HSK 5 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS3
EXAMPLES6
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

noun 名

  1. Englishcontradiction

    • EX
      他们两个人之间有一些矛盾，至今还没有解决。

      There are some conflicts between the two of them that still have not been resolved.

    • EX
      解决这个矛盾需要双方坐下来好好沟通。

      Resolving this conflict requires both sides to sit down and communicate properly.

2

verb 动

  1. Englishto conflict

    • EX
      他的说法前后矛盾，让人无法相信。

      His statements contradict each other, making him hard to believe.

    • EX
      他的行动和他的语言经常互相矛盾，让人无法相信。

      His actions and words often contradict each other, making him hard to believe.

3

adjective 形

  1. Englishcontradictory

    • EX
      他心里很矛盾，不知道该选择哪一份工作。

      He feels very conflicted and does not know which job to choose.

    • EX
      这是一个矛盾的决定，既有好处也有不小的坏处。

      This is a contradictory decision: it has advantages but also considerable disadvantages.