踳 (chuǎn) - To be contradictory & to be in conflict

踳Tone 3

chuǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

踳 · chuǎn

To be contradictory;

to be in conflict;

to be inconsistent;

to be at variance.

To be contradictoryto be in conflictto be inconsistent

Usage highlights

ContradictoryInconsistentConflictingDiscordantAt varianceDiscrepant

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Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two statements are contradictory (踳驳).
  • Their opinions are in conflict (踳谬).
  • The historical records are inconsistent (踳互).

Collocations

  • Contradictory(踳驳)
  • Inconsistent(踳互)
  • Conflicting(踳谬)
  • Discordant(踳驰)
  • At variance(踳异)
  • Discrepant(踳差)

Idioms

  • Contradictory and inconsistent(踳驳不伦)
  • Conflicting and chaotic(踳谬杂乱)
  • At variance with each other(彼此踳驰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in classical Chinese and formal writing to describe logical inconsistencies or contradictions.
  • It appears in historical texts and scholarly works to critique arguments or records that don't align properly.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains importance in academic and literary contexts.

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