牾 (wǔ) - to oppose & to conflict with

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wǔ ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

牾 · wǔ

to oppose;

to conflict with;

to be contrary to;

to disobey;

to go against.

to opposeto conflict withto be contrary to

Usage highlights

to contradict each otherwords and actions conflictcontrary to reasonconflicting opinionsto go against common sensecontradictory statements

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against; to disobey
  • 违— to violate; to disobey
  • 背— to go against; to betray
  • 反— to oppose; to be against

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey; to follow
  • 从— to comply; to follow
  • 合— to conform; to agree with

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two statements contradict each other (互相牾).
  • His actions go against his words (言行相牾).
  • This contradicts common sense (与常理相牾).
  • Their opinions conflict (意见牾).

Collocations

  • to contradict each other(互相牾)
  • words and actions conflict(言行相牾)
  • contrary to reason(与理相牾)
  • conflicting opinions(意见牾)
  • to go against common sense(与常理相牾)
  • contradictory statements(说法相牾)

Idioms

  • Words and actions conflict with each other(言行相牾)
  • Mutually contradictory(互相牾逆)
  • Contrary to reason and nature(牾理逆性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of opposition or conflict, originally referring to animals butting heads.
  • In classical Chinese philosophy, 牾 represents disharmony and contradiction with established order.
  • Used in legal and ethical contexts to describe disobedience or violation of rules.

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