引经据典 (yǐn jīng jù diǎn) — to quote authoritative sources (in speech or writing); to cite chapter and verse

定義

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

例文

  • 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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