Word: 引经据典 (yǐnjīngjùdiǎn) Traditional: 引經據典 引经据典 dictionary entry yǐnjīngjùdiǎn lit. to quote the classics; to quote chapter and verse (idiom) Full dictionary entry for 引经据典 Example sentences using 引经据典 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他引经据典地反驳了对方。 Tā yǐnjīngjùdiǎn de fǎnbóle duìfāng. He rebutted the other side, citing chapter and verse. 她引经据典，说服了大家。 Tā yǐnjīngjùdiǎn, shuōfúle dàjiā. She cited chapter and verse and convinced everyone.