自相矛盾

自相矛盾 xiāng máo dùn ㄗˋ ㄒㄧㄤ ㄇㄠˊ ㄉㄨㄣˋ zi6 soeng1 maau4 teon5 HSK 7-9

  • to contradict oneself
  • self-contradictory
  • inconsistent

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 自 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你在自相矛盾。 You're contradicting yourself.
  • 舉例說,如果一個老師警告學生不要吸煙,但自己卻每天吸個不停,那麼這個警告就是自相矛盾的了。 For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.

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