據理力爭 jù lǐ lì zhēng

to argue strongly for what is right

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to argue strongly for what is right
  2. 2. to contend on strong grounds

Characters

Character Meaning
據 jù
according to; to act in accordance with; to depend on
理 lǐ HSK 3
reason; to manage; to handle
力 lì HSK 3
strength; force; power
爭 zhēng
to strive for; to vie for; to argue or debate