自相矛盾

zì xiāng máo dùn

Dictionary entry

to contradict oneself

What does 自相矛盾 mean?

自相矛盾 (zì xiāng máo dùn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to contradict oneself

2self-contradictory

3inconsistent

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 相Xiāngsurname Xiang 矛máospear; lance; pike · CL:支[zhi1]盾dùnshield (CL:面[mian4]) · (currency) Vietnamese dong

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自相矛盾

zì xiāng máo dùn

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