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(idiom) to speak forcibly out of a sense of righteousness

义正辞严
yì zhèng cí yán
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 zhāngin the right and self-confident (idiom); bold and confident with justice on one's side · to have the courage of one's convictions · just and forceful理直气壮lǐ zhí qì zhuàngto speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions振振有词zhèn zhèn yǒu cí(of an atmosphere etc) solemn; grave; serious · (of a manner etc) earnest; severe; exacting · to strictly enforce严肃yán sù
Antonyms
(idiom) baffling; bizarre; without rhyme or reason; inexplicable莫名其妙mò míng qí miàohow can this be so? (idiom); preposterous · ridiculous · absurd岂有此理qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐlit. having presented a flawed argument, one has nothing further to add (idiom) · fig. unable to provide a convincing argument to support one's position · to not have a leg to stand on理屈词穷lǐ qū cí qióng