Definition

Verb: * To reason (with someone), to argue logically, to debate using reason: The act of engaging in a verbal contest or debate where the primary weapons are logic, arguments, and reasoning, rather than emotion or force. It implies a structured or confrontational exchange of viewpoints to determine which side has the stronger logical foundation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai bên tranh cãi rất lâu nhưng không ai thắng cuộc đấu lý này. (The two sides argued for a long time, but no one won this duel of reason.)
  • Anh ấy thích đấu lý với mọi người về các vấn đề triết học. (He likes to reason with people about philosophical issues.)
  • Đừng cố đấu lý với kẻ cố chấp. (Don't try to argue logically with a stubborn person.)

Advanced Usage

• The word inherently carries a sense of competition or confrontation ( means to fight/contest). Therefore, it is not a neutral discussion but a debate where opposing logical positions are pitted against each other.
• It often describes a situation where two or more parties are trying to prove the other wrong through reasoning.

Variants and Related Words

• Cuộc đấu lý (Noun Phrase): A debate, a duel of reason, a logical contest.
  • Cuộc đấu lý giữa hai luật sư rất gay cấn. (The debate between the two lawyers was very intense.)
• Tranh luận (Verb): To debate, to discuss (a more general term for argument/debate).
• Biện luận (Verb): To argue, to expound (often implies a more formal or elaborate presentation of arguments).

Synonyms

• Tranh biện: To debate, to argue (formal).
• Phản biện: To critique, to counter-argue.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Dùng lý lẽ để đấu lý: To use arguments to engage in a battle of reason.
  • Cô ấy luôn dùng lý lẽ sắc bén để đấu lý. (She always uses sharp arguments to engage in logical debate.)

verb

1. to reason
   • cuộc đấu lý
     duel of reason