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言之有物

yánzhīyǒuwù
idiom #68,330

Meanings

  1. 1 speech with substance
  2. 2 writing with real content
  3. 3 to have something meaningful to say

Examples

他的演讲言之有物，听众反应热烈。
Tā de yǎnjiǎng yán zhī yǒu wù, tīngzhòng fǎnyìng rèliè.
His speech had real substance, and the audience responded enthusiastically.
好的文章应该言之有物。
Hǎo de wénzhāng yīnggāi yán zhī yǒu wù.
A good essay should have substance.
领导发言空洞无物，不如简短而言之有物。
Lǐngdǎo fāyán kōngdòng wúwù, bùrú jiǎnduǎn ér yán zhī yǒu wù.
Better a short, substantive speech than a long, empty one from a leader.

Tips

usage
Direct opposite: 言之无物 (empty talk). Often used to evaluate writing, speeches, or reports. High praise in academic and journalistic contexts.

Stroke Order

言 yán
之 zhī
有 yǒu
物 wù