What does antithesis mean?

The word antithesis in Chinese usually refers to two things or points of view that oppose each other. The sentences are as follows:

1, In this debate, the positive and negative sides form a sharp opposition.

2, The alternation of day and night is the antithesis of two natural forces which alternate with each other and never cease.

3. Democracy and autocracy are two opposites in the political field.

4. His behavior triggered widespread public concern and people saw him as the antithesis of environmental protection and development.

5. In the field of art, tradition and modernity are often seen as the opposites of innovation and conservatism.

6. In the education system, progressivism and conservatism are opposites that often spark heated debates.

7. Happiness and sadness are the two opposites of human emotions, and they constantly alternate in life.

8. In economic theory, free market and planned economy are two opposites.

9. His ideas are in strong opposition to our traditional ideas.

10, Success and failure are two opposites in the journey of life, and everyone must experience one or the other.

Related Knowledge of Opposites

1. In philosophy, sociology, and political science, opposites are often used to describe a dichotomous situation, which usually consists of two opposing and mutually exclusive views or forces. For example, in philosophy, existence and non-existence, truth and fallacy, etc. can be regarded as opposites. In sociology, the individual and society, freedom and authority, etc. can also be seen as opposites.

2. Opposites can also be used to describe a complementary relationship. In this kind of relationship, two opposites are not completely mutually exclusive, but are two parts that are interdependent and complementary. For example, in music, treble and bass, fast and slow tempo, etc. are opposites, but they *** together constitute the integrity and expressiveness of the music.

3. In daily life, opposites are also often used to describe an opposite, antagonistic relationship. For example, good and bad, beauty and ugliness, good and evil, etc. can be regarded as opposites. These opposites are often considered mutually exclusive, but can sometimes complement each other.