Definition
This four-character idiom means to express one's views with passion and strong emotion. You can use it when someone speaks vehemently in a debate, meeting, or public setting, often with a tone of conviction or righteous indignation. The structure pairs 慷慨 (fervent, generous) with 陈词 (state an opinion) to emphasize the delivery rather than the content itself.
f.e.
to state one's viewpoint passionately and vehemently
Examples
- 慷慨陈词，。Tā zài huìyì shàng kāng kǎi chén cí, pīpíng le zhè xiàng bù gōngpíng de zhèngcè.He spoke vehemently at the meeting, criticizing this unfair policy.
- ，慷慨陈词，。Miàn duì zhìyí, tā kāng kǎi chén cí, yíngdé le yí piàn zhǎngshēng.Facing doubts, she expressed her views passionately and won a round of applause.
- 慷慨陈词，。Zhè wèi lǎo jiàoshòu zài bìyè diǎnlǐ shàng kāng kǎi chén cí, gǔlì niánqīngrén yǒnggǎn zhuīqiú lǐxiǎng.The old professor spoke fervently at the graduation ceremony, encouraging young people to bravely pursue their ideals.
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