据理力争 (jù lǐ lì zhēng) — to argue based on reason; to contend with good reasons

Definição

A formal chengyu meaning to argue forcefully and persistently on the basis of reason or principle, not emotion. Implies standing one's ground with strong, justified arguments.

idiom
to argue based on reasonto contend with good reasons

Exemplos

  • 据理力争
    Zài biàn lùn zhōng, tā jù lǐ lì zhēng, shuō fú le duì fāng.
    In the debate, he argued based on reason and convinced the other side.
  • 据理力争
    Huì yì shàng, dài biǎo men jù lǐ lì zhēng, yāo qiú xiū gǎi zhèng cè.
    At the meeting, the representatives reasoned firmly, demanding a policy revision.
  • 据理力争
    Tā jù lǐ lì zhēng, zhōng yú yíng dé le dà jiā de zhī chí.
    He argued on the basis of reason and finally won everyone's support.

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