自相矛盾

zì xiāng máo dùn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

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

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

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

Related words

1 item

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

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

contradiction

self

each other

appearance

shield

spear

mutual