mâu thuẫn
Hanoi [məw˧˧ tʰwən˦ˀ˥]Huế [məw˧˧ tʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [məw˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
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mâu thuẫn means contradiction; conflict.
Chinese characters: 矛盾 (矛 “lance” + 盾 “shield”)
Meanings of mâu thuẫn in English
Noun
- contradiction; conflict
Example sentences with mâu thuẫn
- Đó là một điều mâu thuẫn. That's a contradiction.
- Sự mâu thuẫn giữa các nhà lãnh đạo dẫn đến chủ nghĩa vùng miền không lành mạnh. The conflicts among leaders resulted in unhealthy sectionalism.
- Bạn nghĩ điều gì đã gây ra mâu thuẫn trong hoạt động thương mại giữa Nhật Bản và Hoa Kỳ? What do you think has caused the present trade friction between Japan and the U.S.?
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 矛盾, composed of 矛 (“lance”) and 盾 (“shield”).
Frequently asked questions
What does mâu thuẫn mean in English?
mâu thuẫn (noun) means "contradiction; conflict".
How do you pronounce mâu thuẫn?
IPA: Hanoi [məw˧˧ tʰwən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [məw˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: mâu — level tone (ngang), thuẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is mâu thuẫn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mâu thuẫn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 矛盾.