Self-contradictory

Original text:

The Chu people had shields and spears, and they praised them by saying, "My shield is so strong that nothing can trap it." He also praised his spear and said: "My spear is so powerful that it can be trapped in everything." Or he said: "What if my spear is trapped in a shield?" He can't respond. A shield that cannot be trapped and a spear that cannot be trapped cannot exist in the same world.

Translation:

There was a man selling spears and shields in the Chu State. He praised his shield and said, "My shield is very strong. No weapon can pierce it." He also praised his shield. His spear said: "My spear is very sharp and there is nothing that it cannot penetrate." Someone asked him: "Take your spear to pierce your shield, what will happen?" The man couldn't answer. Originally, it was impossible for an indestructible shield and an indestructible spear to coexist at the same time.

The people of Zheng buy shoes

Original text:

If the people of Zheng want to buy shoes, they should first find their feet, then sit on them, and then go to the market And forget to do it. When he had already taken it, he said, "I forgot to keep it." Instead, he returned to take it. When he rebelled, he was dismissed from the market and could not carry out his duties. People said: "Why not give it a try?" He said: "It is better to have faith than to have confidence."

Contradictory

Original text:

Chu People who have shields and spears praise them by saying: "My shield is so strong that nothing can trap it." People also praise their spears by saying: "My spear is so sharp that it can trap anything." Or they say: "Yizi What if the spear is stuck in the shield? "The man can't respond. A shield that cannot be trapped and a spear that cannot be trapped cannot exist in the same world.

Translation:

There was a man selling spears and shields in the Chu State. He praised his shield and said, "My shield is very strong. No weapon can pierce it." He also praised his shield. His spear said: "My spear is very sharp and there is nothing that it cannot penetrate." Someone asked him: "Take your spear to pierce your shield, what will happen?" The man couldn't answer. Originally, it was impossible for an indestructible shield and an indestructible spear to coexist at the same time.

The people of Zheng buy shoes

Original text:

If the people of Zheng want to buy shoes, they should first find their feet, then sit on them, and then go to the market And forget to do it. When he had already taken it, he said, "I forgot to keep it." Instead, he returned to take it. When he rebelled, he was dismissed from the market and could not carry out his duties. People said: "Why not give it a try?" He said: "It is better to have faith than to have confidence."

Translation:

There was a man from Zheng who wanted to buy shoes. He first I measured my feet at home and put the measurements on his seat. When it was time to go to the market, I forgot to bring the quantity and size. He had already got the shoes, (only to realize that he had forgotten the size) and said, "I forgot the size." He returned home to get the size. By the time he came back, the market had already dispersed and he didn't buy any shoes in the end. Someone asked him: "Why don't you try the size of the shoes on your own feet?" He replied: "I would rather believe in the size than my own feet!"

"Zeng Zi Kills Pigs" 》

Zengzi was a student of Confucius. Once, Zeng Zi's wife was going to the market. Because the child was crying, Zeng Zi's wife promised to kill a pig for him to eat when he came back. After Zeng Zi's wife came back from market, Zeng Zi wanted to catch pigs and kill them. His wife stopped him and said, "I was just playing around with the children." Zeng Zi said, "You can't play with children. Children don't understand. Learn everything from your parents and listen to their teachings. Now if you trick him, you are teaching your child to lie." So Zengzi killed the pig. Zeng Zi deeply understood that honesty and trustworthiness, and keeping one's word are the basic principles of life. If one makes a mistake and does not kill the pig, then the pig in the family will be saved, but it will leave an indelible shadow on the mind of a pure child. People in Zheng buy shoes

Original text:

When people in Zheng want to buy shoes, they first find their feet, then sit on them, and when they get to the market they forget to take care of them. When he had already taken it, he said, "I forgot to keep it." Instead, he returned to take it. When he rebelled, he was dismissed from the market and could not carry out his duties. People said: "Why not give it a try?" He said: "It is better to have faith than to have confidence."

Translation:

There was a man from Zheng who wanted to buy shoes. He first I measured my feet at home and put the measurements on his seat. When it was time to go to the market, I forgot to bring the quantity and size. He had already got the shoes, (only to realize that he had forgotten the size) and said, "I forgot the size." He returned home to get the size. By the time he came back, the market had already dispersed and he didn't buy any shoes in the end.

Someone asked him: "Why don't you try the size of the shoes on your own feet?" He replied: "I would rather believe in the size than my own feet!"