deoi3 laap6 tung2 jat1對立統一对立统一
Jyutpingdeoi3 laap6 tung2 jat1
Yaledeui laahp túng yāt
Definition
Unity of opposites; the coexistence of opposing forces or elements.
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How it's used
This term is borrowed from Marxist dialectical philosophy and is primarily used in academic or formal intellectual discussions. While it sounds very sophisticated, it is rarely used in casual daily chatter unless someone is specifically debating abstract concepts or social dynamics. It describes a state where two opposing forces are inherently linked and mutually dependent.
Examples
These two things are actually a unity of opposites.
Do you understand what unity of opposites is?
Related words
Common phrases
exists as a unity of opposites
embodies a unity of opposites
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
