jin4 zi1 jau5 lei5言之有理
Jyutpingjin4 zi1 jau5 lei5
Yaleyìhn jī yáuh léih
Definition
Rational, convincing, or sounding reasonable; cogently argued.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in everyday conversation to validate an argument. It is often used to acknowledge that someone has made a strong point, even if you do not necessarily agree with their final conclusion. It functions as a sophisticated way to say that an opinion is well-founded.
Examples
The suggestions he made are truly reasonable.
Do you think what he said sounds reasonable?
Related words
Common phrases
to find something reasonable
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, lighthearted banter as it sounds overly serious and intellectual. It is best reserved for discussions, debates, or when giving feedback on someone's reasoning.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
