悖论

悖論

bèilùn

noun #30,095

Measure Word

一个悖论 gè

Meanings

1 paradox
2 contradiction in logic

Characters

to contradict; to go against; perverse

theory; argument; to discuss

Examples

这个哲学问题构成了一个经典的悖论。

Zhège zhéxué wèntí gòuchéngle yīgè jīngdiǎn de bèilùn.

This philosophical question constitutes a classic paradox.

「说谎者悖论」是逻辑学中著名的例子。

「Shuōhuǎngzhě bèilùn」 shì luójíxué zhōng zhùmíng de lìzi.

The Liar's Paradox is a famous example in logic.

Tips

memory

悖 means to go against or contradict, and 论 means theory or argument. A 悖论 is literally an 'argument that contradicts itself'.

Stroke Order

悖 bèi

论 lùn