引经据典 quote classics
Explanation
指引用经典书籍或著作中的语句来论证自己的观点。
To quote from classic books or works to support one's arguments.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，有个秀才名叫李白，他从小就爱读书，尤其喜欢读诗经、楚辞等经典著作。有一天，县令要举办一场诗词大会，李白决定参加。为了在比赛中脱颖而出，李白夜以继日地苦读，并将一些经典名句背诵下来。诗词大会开始了，李白胸有成竹地走上台，他的一首首诗作，不仅才情横溢，还引经据典，论证有力。他时而引用《诗经》中的名句，时而引用《楚辞》中的佳句，评委们听得如痴如醉。最终，李白凭借其扎实的文学功底和精彩的表演获得了第一名。从此，李白名扬四海，他的故事也成为了后人学习的典范。
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a scholar named Li Bai, who loved reading since childhood, especially classic works such as the Book of Songs and the Chu Ci. One day, the county magistrate decided to hold a poetry contest, which Li Bai wanted to participate in. To stand out in the competition, Li Bai studied day and night and memorized classic quotations. The poetry contest began. With full confidence, Li Bai went on stage. His poems were not only full of talent but also powerfully argued with evidence from classic texts. He cited famous lines from the Book of Songs and wonderful passages from the Chu Ci; the judges were fascinated. Finally, due to his solid literary foundation and impressive performance, Li Bai won first place. From then on, Li Bai became famous, and his story has become a model for future generations.
Usage
用于书面语，多用于评论、议论或文章写作中，以显示论据的充分性和可靠性。
Used in written language, often in commentaries, arguments, or essays, to demonstrate the completeness and reliability of the evidence.
Examples
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这篇论文引经据典，论证充分。
zhepian lunwen yinjngjudain, lunzheng chongfen.
This paper is well-supported by evidence and arguments.
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他说话喜欢引经据典，显得很有学问。
ta shuohua xihuan yinjngjudain, xiande hen youxuewen
He likes to speak with many quotations to appear knowledgeable.