自相矛盾

zì xiāng máo dùn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to contradict oneself
2. self-contradictory
3. inconsistent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自圆其说 zì yuán qí shuō 自圆其说 zì yuán qí shuō to make a story or theory consistent 指说话或理论能使自己前后一致，与自相矛盾相反: to make a story or theory consistent
• 言行一致 yán xíng yī zhì 言行一致 yán xíng yī zhì (idiom) one's actions are in keeping with what one says 指言行相符，与自相矛盾表达的不一致相对立: (idiom) one's actions are in keeping with what one says

Related words

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• 矛盾 máo dùn 矛盾 máo dùn contradiction 核心名词，指逻辑上的对立或冲突，自相矛盾指自身包含矛盾: contradiction

Usage notes

Common mistakes

易与'自圆其说'混淆，后者强调使自身说法合理，而非指存在矛盾

Formality

多用于正式语境或书面语，口语中常简化为'矛盾'

Example Sentences

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他的解释 自相矛盾 ，让人无法相信。

His explanation was self-contradictory and unconvincing.

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Child Words of 自相矛盾

• 矛盾 矛盾 máo dùn: contradiction
• 自 自 zì: self
• 相 相 xiāng: each other
• 相 相 xiàng: appearance
• 盾 盾 dùn: shield
• 矛 矛 máo: spear
• 自相 自相 zì xiāng: mutual