强词夺理 qiǎng cí duó lǐ

to twist words and force logic (idiom); sophistry

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 32122nd word

Definitions

  1. 1. to twist words and force logic (idiom)
  2. 2. sophistry
  3. 3. loud rhetoric making up for fallacious argument
  4. 4. shoving false arguments down people's throats

Characters

Character Meaning
强 qiǎng HSK 5
strong; powerful; better
词 cí HSK 3
word; lyrics; statement
夺 duó HSK 6
to seize; to take away forcibly; to compete or strive for
理 lǐ HSK 3
reason; to manage; to handle