喻之以理 — “To reason with someone”
喻之以理 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reason with someone”. To enlighten and persuade someone with logical explanations and principles. Literally, “Enlighten with reason”.
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面对孩子对学习的抵触情绪，父母决定不批评，而是喻之以理，帮助他理解学习的重要性。
Facing the child's resistance to studying, the parents decided not to criticize but to reason with him, helping him understand the importance of learning.
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What does 喻之以理 mean?
喻之以理 (yù zhī yǐ lǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reason with someone”.
How do you pronounce 喻之以理?
喻之以理 is pronounced yù zhī yǐ lǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 喻之以理 literally mean?
Literally, 喻之以理 means “Enlighten with reason”. It is used to mean “to reason with someone”.
What is the Chinese definition of 喻之以理?
喻：晓喻，开导。用道理来开导说服人。