đấu lý
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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.)