理

lǐ

HSK 6

Meaning

texture
grain (of wood)
inner essence
intrinsic order
reason
logic
truth
science
natural science (esp. physics)
to manage
to pay attention to
to run (affairs)
to handle
to put in order
to tidy up

Definition

理：道理，事理；整理，治理；自然法则或规律。

reason, principle; to manage, to put in order; natural law.

Usage

作为名词使用时，表示事物的规律、道理；作为动词使用时，表示处理、整理。常用于固定搭配如‘道理’、‘理论’、‘管理’等。

Used as a noun to denote reason or principle; as a verb to mean to manage or arrange. Commonly used in compounds like 'daoli' (reason), 'lilun' (theory), 'guanli' (management).

Examples

1 你这话没理。 (Your words are unreasonable.)
2 他理亏，所以不说话。 (He knew he was in the wrong, so he kept quiet.)
3 学习物理可以了解自然界的规律。 (Studying physics helps understand the laws of nature.)
4 总经理正在处理公司事务。 (The general manager is handling company affairs.)
5 他理都不理我。 (He didn't even acknowledge me.)

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