contradictory; inconsistent; contradiction; to contradict

the tip of a spear; often used figuratively to refer to the direction of an attack, criticism, or investigation

long spear or lance; an ancient weapon consisting of a long pole with a metal point at the end used for stabbing

to contradict oneself; to be inconsistent in one's words or actions

Antagonistic contradictions between the people and the enemy arising from a fundamental conflict of interests; often contrasted with [[人民内部矛盾|人民內部矛盾|ren2 min2 nei4 bu4 mao2 dun4]].

The core or primary conflict that determines the nature of a situation or problem.

The law of contradiction in formal logic, which states that two contradictory statements cannot both be true at the same time and in the same sense.

spears and lances (specifically dagger-axes and spears); (by extension) ancient weapons in general

A species of deciduous shrub in the euonymus family; its branches often have prominent corky wings resembling arrow feathers, and its leaves turn bright red in autumn.

An ancient long spear measuring 18 Chinese feet (roughly 4 to 6 meters) with a wavy spearhead shaped like a snake; famously associated with the general Zhang Fei in the [[三国演义|三國演義|san1 guo2 yan3 yi4]]

(idiom) to lose a halberd but gain a spear; a metaphor for things balancing out or having both gains and losses

Non-antagonistic contradictions occurring on the basis of the fundamental identity of the people's interests, as opposed to [[敌我矛盾|敵我矛盾|di2 wo3 mao2 dun4]]

To attack an opponent using their own arguments, theories, or methods; literally "use your spear to attack your shield."

imbalance or tension between supply and demand

Contradictions inherent within a thing or system, regarded as the internal cause of its development

inconsistent from beginning to end; full of contradictions; inconsecutive

an ancient weapon consisting of a long spear with a three-edged blade

The core conflict that determines the nature of a thing's development and remains present throughout its entire process; also called [[根本矛盾|根本矛盾|gen1 ben3 mao2 dun4]].

the primary conflict that determines the nature of a process or development and remains present throughout its entire course

lancer; pikeman

to direct the focus of an attack, criticism, or accusation toward someone or something

the tip or point of a spear

a species of bird (Locustella lanceolata) found in China

the long handle or shaft of a spear or lance

a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear side by side

A set of two or more equations that have no common solution, resulting from unreasonable conditions or calculation errors.

(bird species of China) Chinese babax; Pterorhinus lanceolatus

gyrfalcon; large species of bird of prey

An ancient long spear with a wavy, snakelike blade; often associated with legendary heroes in Chinese literature.

To be at loggerheads or experience conflict; to have a disagreement or falling out.

Tensions and social conflicts between mainland China and Hong Kong since the 1997 handover