Chinese words · HSK 5

矛盾

máodùn

contradiction; conflict; contradictory; torn

Every meaning

máodùn

  1. contradictory; torn
  2. contradiction; conflict

Its characters

  • 矛máospear; lance
  • 盾dùnshield

Words with 矛

Words with 盾

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).