reason; principle; truth (n.)
HSK 5
Traditional
道理 (unaltered)
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Examples
她说的话虽然听起来很奇怪，但有一定道理。 tā shuō de huà suīrán tīngqǐlái hěn qíguài, dàn yǒu yīdìng dàolǐ - Although what she said sounds strange, there is some truth in it.
解决这个问题需要理性和道理。 jiějué zhège wèntí xūyào lǐxìng hé dàolǐ - Solving this problem requires rationality and common sense.
他总是很有道理地解释事情的原因。 tā zǒng shì hěn yǒu dàolǐ de jiěshì shìqíng de yuányīn - He always explains things logically and sensibly.
有时候，理解一个人的行为需要理解他的道理。 yǒu shíhou, lǐjiě yīgè rén de xíngwéi xūyào lǐjiě tā de dàolǐ - Sometimes understanding someone's actions requires understanding their reasons.
这篇文章深刻地阐述了友谊的道理。 zhè piān wénzhāng shēnkè de chǎnshùle yǒuyì de dàolǐ - This article deeply elaborates on the truths of friendship.
Characters
道 dào - measure word for river, stick-like things, wall, door, order, title, dishes, questions, items (etc.) |
理 lǐ - pay attention to; manage, run; tidy up, put in order; texture (in wood or skin); reason; natural science, physics |