English–Chinese
“be logical” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintóu tóu shì dào
Example
他把问题分析得头头是道。tā bǎ wèn tí fēn xī de tóu tóu shì dào
He analyzed the problem logically.
How to say “be logical” in Chinese
“Be logical” in Chinese is 头头是道 (tóu tóu shì dào).
A speaker lays out connected points so the listener can see how the conclusion follows.
Example sentences with 头头是道
记者把事件经过说得头头是道，读者很信服。jì zhě bǎ shì jiàn jīng guò shuō de tóu tóu shì dào dú zhě hěn xìn fú
The reporter explained the course of events logically, and the readers were convinced.
Tips for using 头头是道
- The idiom comments on the presentation of an account rather than certifying every claim, so it does not by itself mean that the account is true.