Definition
诡辩 is a noun meaning 'sophistry' — deliberately deceptive, fallacious reasoning used to mislead or win a weak argument. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying the arguer is twisting logic rather than seeking truth. You'll see it in formal or academic contexts, often paired with verbs like 进行 (to carry out) or 使用 (to use).
n.
sophistrydeceitfulfallacious reasoning
Examples
- 诡辩，。Tā de fāyán chōngmǎn le guǐ biàn, wánquán méiyǒu shìshí yījù.His speech was full of sophistry, with no factual basis at all.
- 诡辩，。Zhè zhǒng guǐ biàn zài fǎxué biànlùn zhōng hěn chángjiàn, dàn hěn nán fú rén.This kind of sophistry is common in legal debates, but it's hard to convince others.
- 诡辩。Yòng guǐ biàn yǎngài cuòwù zhǐ huì ràng wèntí gèng yánzhòng.Using sophistry to cover up mistakes only makes the problem worse.
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