Definitions

bèi to go against; to be contrary to; perverse; rebellious
bèi old variant of 悖[bèi]

Etymology phono-semantic

heart

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The character 悖 is a phono-semantic compound with the vertical heart radical 忄 on the left, indicating a connection to the mind or inner disposition, and 孛 on the right as the phonetic component. It signifies acting contrary to established norms, rules, or logic, representing a psychological or behavioral rebellion against propriety or authority. This structure emphasizes that unreasonable or contradictory actions stem from an internal state, making the character a common descriptor for paradoxes, illogical conduct, and violations of ethical standards.

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Bronze Warring States (475-221 BC)
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这句话是论。

Zhè jù huà shì bèilùn.

This statement is a paradox.

他的行为很逆。

Tā de xíngwéi hěn bèinì.

His behavior is very rebellious.

你的想法有点理。

Nǐ de xiǎngfǎ yǒudiǎn bèilǐ.

Your thinking is somewhat irrational.

这样做于常情。

Zhèyàng zuò bèi yú chángqíng.

Acting this way goes against common sentiment.

这种谬的言论不值一提。

Zhè zhǒng bèimiù de yánlùn bùzhíyītí.

This kind of absurd remark is not worth mentioning.

他的承诺与行动相

Tā de chéngnuò yǔ xíngdòng xiāng bèi.

His promises contradict his actions.

该政策产生了意外的论效果。

Gāi zhèngcè chǎnshēng le yìwài de bèilùn xiàoguǒ.

This policy produced an unintended paradoxical effect.

在哲学讨论中,经常涉及自由与决定的论。

Zài zhéxué tǎolùn zhōng, jīngcháng shèjí zìyóu yǔ juédìng de bèilùn.

In philosophical discussions, the paradox of free will and determinism is often involved.