waai1 lei5歪理
Jyutpingwaai1 lei5
Yalewāai léih
Definition
Fallacious logic; a distorted, incorrect, or twisted argument used to justify something inappropriate.
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How it's used
Often used to describe arguments that sound plausible on the surface but are fundamentally flawed or morally bankrupt. It carries a strong sense of disapproval, implying that the speaker is intentionally manipulating logic to defend an indefensible position. You will frequently hear it used when someone is caught making excuses for bad behavior.
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tou3套touExamples
What you are saying is just fallacious logic, it is completely unreasonable.
He always uses twisted logic to deceive people, please do not believe him.
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Common phrases
to spout nonsense or fallacious arguments
full of twisted logic
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 謬論, which is a more formal or academic term for a logical fallacy. 歪理 is specifically used in everyday conversation to call out someone who is being stubborn or dishonest in their reasoning.
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- 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.
