(chuǎn) - To be at odds & to conflict

Tone 3

chuǎn | 14 strokes | radical:

· chuǎn

To be at odds;

to conflict;

to contradict;

to be contrary.

To be at oddsto conflictto contradict

Usage highlights

At oddsTo contradict each otherConflicting opinionsContradictory statementsTo be in conflictContrary actions

Synonyms

  • to contradict; to go against
  • to oppose; to go against
  • to violate; to disobey

Antonyms

  • to follow; to comply
  • harmonious; in agreement
  • same; identical

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Their opinions are at odds (僢驰).
  • The two statements contradict each other (相互僢).
  • His actions conflict with his words (言行僢).

Collocations

  • At odds(僢驰)
  • To contradict each other(相互僢)
  • Conflicting opinions(僢意)
  • Contradictory statements(僢言)
  • To be in conflict(僢戾)
  • Contrary actions(僢行)

Idioms

  • Opinions are at odds and actions are contrary(意见僢驰,行动僢戾)
  • Contradictory and conflicting(僢僢戾戾)
  • To be in constant conflict(僢驰不息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often used to describe philosophical or logical contradictions.
  • The character structure suggests a relationship between two opposing human elements.

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