头头是道

• Pinyin: tóu tóu shì dào
• Desglose de hanzi: 头头 = every aspect; 是 = is; 道 = way, reason — every point makes sense

Significado

Hablar con mucha lógica y orden; argumentar de forma sistemática.

Describes speech or writing that is well-structured, logical, and persuasive. Often used to compliment someone's eloquence or, sarcastically, to imply that someone talks a good game but may not deliver.

Ejemplos

1. 他把这个理论分析得头头是道，听众都被说服了。
2. 你说起别人的事头头是道，轮到自己怎么就糊涂了？
3. 她对投资讲得头头是道，但自己的钱全赔光了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: speaking, argumentation, analysis

Tono: complimentary or ironic

Correcto

• 说得头头是道。(Speaking very logically.)
• 分析得头头是道。(Analyzing systematically.)

Incorrecto

• 用'头头是道'形容简单陈述 (头头是道 implies elaborate, logical discourse — simple statements don't qualify)

Origen e historia

Originally from Buddhist terminology meaning every aspect is the Way (道). Now means every point makes sense.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal