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역설
역설 is a statement that seems self defeating yet may be true. The adverb 역설적으로 means paradoxically. Do not confuse it with 모순, which is a plain conflict.
Examples in context
거짓말쟁이 역설은 오래된 난제입니다.
The liar paradox is an old puzzle.
그 결과는 역설처럼 보이지만 사실입니다.
The result looks like a paradox but is true.
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