岂有此理
qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6
HSK 3.0 Level 7
Definitions
- 1. how can this be so? (idiom); preposterous
- 2. ridiculous
- 3. absurd
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Synonyms
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Common mistakes
Do not use ‘岂有此理’ in affirmative statements; it is only an exclamation. It cannot be used like ‘这是岂有此理的’. Correct: ‘岂有此理！’ as a standalone interjection.
Formality
‘岂有此理’ is very formal/literary; in casual speech prefer ‘真是的’ or ‘太过分了’ to express indignation.
Example Sentences
1 shown岂有此理 ，他怎么可以这样做！
How can this be so? How could he do that!
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