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The character 悖, constructed from the heart radical 忄 and the phonetic component 孛, originates as a phono-semantic compound where 孛 imparts both pronunciation and an inherent notion of disorder or conflict. Its earliest meanings revolved around internal opposition, specifically acting contrary to one's heart or mind, thus denoting contradiction or defiance. Through extended use in classical texts, the term gradually broadened to encompass qualities of perversity, error, and logical inconsistency, frequently applied to describe irrational behavior or arguments that violate coherent thought. This semantic expansion, while retaining its core association with conflict, illustrates how the character's compositional elements continued to shape its interpretive range across historical contexts.
Example Sentences Hide
这句话是悖论。
他的行为很悖逆。
你的想法有点悖理。
这样做悖于常情。
这种悖谬的言论不值一提。
他的承诺与行动相悖。
该政策产生了意外的悖论效果。
在哲学讨论中，经常涉及自由与决定的悖论。