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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

Words with similar meanings

原则yuánzé
principle
This is a more formal term used to describe fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief.
理由lǐyóu
reason
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
道德dào dé
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
办理bàn lǐ
to handle; to transact; to conduct
合理hé lǐ
rational; reasonable; fair

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Individual Characters

道dào
road, way, path
理lǐ
reason, truth, texture, to manage

Same Characters, Different Readings

道理dào li
reason, argument, sense, principle

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