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hold the assertion with reasons · have sufficient grounds for one's views

持之有故
chí zhī yǒu gù
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
logical · only to be expected · rational and clearly structured (of text)顺理成章shùn lǐ chéng zhāngto persevere; perseverance有恒yǒu héng(of one's words) to have substance言之有物yán zhī yǒu wù
Antonyms
to alter a text indiscriminately (idiom) · to make irresponsible criticism妄下雌黄wàng xià cí huáng(idiom) complete nonsense无稽之谈wú jī zhī tánabsurd statement · cock-and-bull story不经之谈bù jīng zhī tán