自圓其說

zi6 jyun4 kei4 syut3

to justify one's own argument; to make one's statement consistent; to make out a good case for oneself; to patch up the breach oneself; to fill up gaps in one's theory

Frequency Band 62 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to justify one's own argument; to make one's statement consistent; to make out a good case for oneself; to patch up the breach oneself; to fill up gaps in one's theory

Written Forms

自圓其說Traditional · Main Form
自圆其说Alternate Form

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