"contradiction" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 矛盾
• 抵触

Definition

矛盾指的是两个或以上的说法、观点或行为彼此对立，无法同时成立。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式、辩论或逻辑相关的场合。常见搭配有“自相矛盾”、“逻辑矛盾”。不要与“悖论”（似乎矛盾但可能为真）混淆。

Examples

There is a contradiction between his words and his actions.

他的话和行为之间有**矛盾**。

A square circle is a contradiction.

正方形的圆是一个**矛盾**。

Scientists look for any contradiction in the results.

科学家们寻找结果中的任何**矛盾**。

That's a clear contradiction—you can't say both things are true.

这很明显是个**矛盾**—你不能说两者都对。

He denied everything, but his story was full of contradictions.

他否认了一切，但他的故事充满了**矛盾**。

If you find a contradiction in my argument, let me know.

如果你在我的论点中发现**矛盾**，请告诉我。