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产生矛盾 (chǎn shēng máo dùn - to create conflict)

Grammar & Usage

verb phrase

neutral

How it works

This phrase is a verb-object construction where 产生 (chǎn shēng) means 'to produce/generate' and 矛盾 (máo dùn) means 'conflict/contradiction'. It typically acts as the predicate in a sentence, indicating that a conflict or contradiction arises or is brought about.

Sample sentences

他们的意见不合，很容易产生矛盾。

Their opinions don't align, so it's easy to create conflict.

这种管理方式可能会在员工之间产生矛盾。

This management style might create conflict among employees.

长期缺乏沟通会导致夫妻之间产生矛盾。

Lack of long-term communication can cause conflict between husband and wife.

Quick facts

etymology:矛盾 (máo dùn - contradiction/conflict) literally means 'spear and shield', from an ancient fable where a vendor boasted his spear could pierce any shield, and his shield could block any spear, leading to the question of what would happen if he tried to pierce his own shield with his own spear. 产生 (chǎn shēng) means 'to produce, to give rise to'.

Often used with

产生误解 (chǎn shēng wù jiě - to create misunderstanding)

产生分歧 (chǎn shēng fēn qí - to create differences/disagreement)

产生怀疑 (chǎn shēng huái yí - to generate doubt)

产生兴趣 (chǎn shēng xìng qù - to generate interest)

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Example

他们的意见不合，很容易产生矛盾。

Their opinions don't align, so it's easy to create conflict.

这种管理方式可能会在员工之间产生矛盾。

This management style might create conflict among employees.