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矛盾相向 — “To be diametrically opposed”

矛盾相向 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be diametrically opposed”. To be in direct contradiction or confrontation; to stand in sharp contrast to each other. Literally, “contradictions facing each other”.

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矛盾相向 Pronunciation and Pinyin

矛盾相向 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
矛
máo5ancient spear
盾
dùn9shield
相
xiāng9mutual or appearance
向
xiàng6towards, facing, direction

Example Sentence with 矛盾相向

两个团队在项目方案上意见不合,总是矛盾相向,难以达成共识。
The two teams constantly held conflicting views on the project proposal, always diametrically opposed, making it difficult to reach a consensus.

Idioms Related to 矛盾相向

Synonyms of 矛盾相向

  • zhēn针fēng锋xiāng相duì对to be sharply opposed

More idioms starting with 矛

  • máo矛dùn盾chóng重chóng重riddled with contradictions

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What does 矛盾相向 mean?

矛盾相向 (máo dùn xiāng xiàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be diametrically opposed”.

How do you pronounce 矛盾相向?

矛盾相向 is pronounced máo dùn xiāng xiàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 矛盾相向 literally mean?

Literally, 矛盾相向 means “contradictions facing each other”. It is used to mean “to be diametrically opposed”.

What is the Chinese definition of 矛盾相向?

向:对着。形容针锋相对

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