paradox in Chinese
paradox in Chinese is 悖論, 悖论 — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
paradox in Chinese
悖論
Pronounced: bèi lùn
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
悖论
Pronounced: bèi lùn
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
What does "paradox" mean?
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noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
"The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
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noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
"He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."
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paradox in a sentence
- The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
- It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
- He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
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What is "paradox" in Chinese?
"paradox" in Chinese is 悖論, 悖论. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
How do you pronounce 悖論?
"paradox" in Chinese is 悖論, pronounced "bèi lùn".
How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?
Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Chinese, "paradox" is 悖論, 悖论.
Are there other ways to say "paradox" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "paradox": 悖論, 悖论.
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