引经据典
Definitions
- 1. lit. to quote the classics
- 2. to quote chapter and verse (idiom)
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Usage notes
Collocations
Commonly used with verbs like 喜欢, 善于, or 总是, e.g., 他总是引经据典.
Common mistakes
Do not use 引经据典 for casual conversation; it is formal and typically used in writing or speeches.
Example Sentences
1 shown他写文章时喜欢 引经据典 。
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