引经据典

引經據典

yǐnjīng-jùdiǎn

idiom HSK 7-9 #37,195

Meanings

1 to quote chapter and verse
2 to cite the classics

Characters

Literally 'cite classics and reference canons' — quoting authoritative sources

Examples

他说话总喜欢引经据典。

Tā shuōhuà zǒng xǐhuān yǐnjīngjùdiǎn.

He always likes to quote the classics when he speaks.

写论文需要引经据典来支持观点。

Xiě lùnwén xūyào yǐnjīngjùdiǎn lái zhīchí guāndiǎn.

Writing a thesis requires citing authoritative sources to support your arguments.

Tips

usage

Often used to describe someone who is well-read and backs up arguments with authoritative references. Can be complimentary or slightly mocking if overdone.

Stroke Order

引 yǐn

经 jīng

据 jù

典 diǎn