头头是道 (tóu tóu shì dào) — clear and logical (of speech or reasoning); well-organized and convincing
Definition
A chengyu meaning every point one makes is clear and logical — used to praise someone's speech or reasoning as well-organized and convincing. Always describes the manner of speaking or arguing, not the content itself.
phrase
clear and logical (of speech or reasoning)well-organized and convincing
Examples
- 头头是道，。Tā bǎ zhěng gè jì huà jiǎng dé tóu tóu shì dào, dà jiā dōu tóng yì le.He explained the whole plan clearly and logically, and everyone agreed.
- 头头是道，。Zhè piān wén zhāng fēn xī wèn tí tóu tóu shì dào, hěn yǒu shuō fú lì.This article analyzes the problem in a clear and logical way, very persuasive.
- 头头是道，。Lǎo shī pī píng xué shēng shí yě shuō dé tóu tóu shì dào, ràng xué shēng xīn fú kǒu fú.Even when criticizing students, the teacher spoke so clearly and logically that the students were completely convinced.
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