道理

dào lǐ

HSK 5

reason, argument, sense, principle

noun

Measure words:个 gè

Example Sentences

这个道理我懂。

zhègè dàolǐ wǒ dǒng 。

I understand this reasoning.

你要明白这个道理。

nǐyào míngbái zhègè dàolǐ 。

You need to understand this principle.

他解释这个道理很清楚。

tā jiěshì zhègè dàolǐ hěn qīngchǔ 。

He explained this reasoning very clearly.

Individual Characters

road, way, path

reason, truth, texture, to manage

Same Characters, Different Readings

reason, argument, sense, principle

Words with similar meanings

This is a more formal term used to describe fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief.

This term is often used in contexts discussing justifications or explanations, making it slightly less formal than 道理.

Words Starting With 道

道歉dào qiàn

to apologize; to make an apology

virtue; morality; ethics; moral

Words Ending With 理

经理jīng lǐ

"manager; director

整理zhěng lǐ

"to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)"

管理guǎn lǐ

to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration

to handle; to transact; to conduct

rational; reasonable; fair

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Religion & Philosophy

Basic terms for Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and other philosophies.

All words for the HSK 5 test

Advanced HSK5 Terms

Vocabulary commonly seen in HSK5 practice, bridging mid-high level usage.

Proverbs & Quotes

Common aphorisms, philosophical quotes, and inspirational sayings.