contention in Chinese
contention in Chinese is 不調和, 位置 — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
contention in Chinese
不調和
Pronounced: bù tiáo hé
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
位置
Pronounced: wèi zhi
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
What does "contention" mean?
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noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
"It is her contention that the policy will backfire."
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noun Heated disagreement or dispute.
"The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings."
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noun Competition between parties or systems for a limited resource.
"Several processes were in contention for the same memory."
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contention in a sentence
- It is her contention that the policy will backfire.
- His main contention was that students learn better after a good night's sleep.
- The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings.
- The size of the garden fence was a constant point of contention between the neighbours.
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What is "contention" in Chinese?
"contention" in Chinese is 不調和, 位置. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
How do you pronounce 不調和?
"contention" in Chinese is 不調和, pronounced "bù tiáo hé".
How do you use "contention" in a sentence?
Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In Chinese, "contention" is 不調和, 位置.
Are there other ways to say "contention" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "contention": 不調和, 位置.
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