Definition
头头是道 (tóu tóu shì dào) is a set phrase (成语) describing speech or reasoning that is clear, logical, and well-organized, often used after 得 as a complement. It emphasizes both clarity and persuasiveness, unlike 有条有理 (yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ) which focuses more on orderliness.
phrase
clear and logical (of speech or reasoning)well-organized and convincing
Examples
- 头头是道，。Tā bǎ zhěng gè jìhuà jiǎng de tóu tóu shì dào, dàjiā dōu tóngyì le.He explained the whole plan clearly and logically, and everyone agreed.
- 头头是道，。Zhè piān wénzhāng fēnxī wèntí tóu tóu shì dào, hěn yǒu shuōfúlì.This article analyzes the problem in a clear and logical way, very persuasive.
- 头头是道，。Lǎoshī pīpíng xuéshēng shí yě shuō de tóu tóu shì dào, ràng xuéshēng 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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