2020年4月1日 · 冲突 (chōng tū), 矛盾 (máo dùn) Synonym for 冲突 In general, 矛盾 can be upgraded to 冲突,冲突can be physical but 矛盾never. -我和他之间有一些矛盾(disagreement that is hard to resolve) -我和他之间有一些冲突 (conflict - serious difference/strong disagreement) -武装冲突 armed conflict/肢体冲突 矛盾: '矛' means spear, '盾' shield.