引经据典 (yǐn jīng jù diǎn) — to quote authoritative sources (in speech or writing); to cite chapter and verse
Definition
A formal written/spoken idiom meaning to cite classical texts and authoritative sources to back up an argument. It carries a positive, scholarly tone — stronger and more literary than plain 引用.
phrase
to quote authoritative sources (in speech or writing)to cite chapter and verse
Examples
- 引经据典，。Jiào shòu zài jiǎng zuò zhōng yǐn jīng jù diǎn, lùn zhèng shí fēn yǒu lì.The professor cited authoritative sources in the lecture, making his argument very compelling.
- 引经据典，。Zhè piān wén zhāng yǐn jīng jù diǎn, yǐn yòng le hěn duō gǔ dài diǎn jí.This article quotes from the classics, referencing many ancient texts.
- 引经据典，。Tā shuō huà zǒng shì yǐn jīng jù diǎn, ràng rén bù dé bú xìn fú.He always cites chapter and verse when he speaks, making people unable to help being convinced.
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