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情理 (qíng lǐ) — Chinese word meaning

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情理 (qíng lǐ) is a Chinese word: reason and sensibility. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 情理

名 míng noun

reason and sensibility

这样做不合情理。

zhè yàng zuò bù hé qíng lǐ

This way of doing things is unreasonable.

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Word breakdown

情 qíng — emotion, feeling, human sentiment

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  • 6 感情 gǎn qíng — feelings; emotion HSK 4
    • 感 to feel; sense (the perceptive aspect)
    • 情 emotion; sentiment (the emotional content)
    Example

    他们之间有很深的感情。

    tā men zhī jiān yǒu hěn shēn de gǎn qíng

    They have deep feelings between them.

  • 7 爱情 ài qíng — love HSK 4
    • 爱 love, affection
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment
    Example

    真正的爱情需要相互理解。

    zhēn zhèng de ài qíng xū yào xiāng hù lǐ jiě

    True love requires mutual understanding.

  • 8 亲情 qīn qíng — family affection HSK 5
    • 亲 family, kinship, relatives
    • 情 affection, feeling, emotion
    Example

    节日是感受亲情的美好时光。

    jié rì shì gǎn shòu qīn qíng de měi hǎo shí guāng

    Holidays are wonderful times to feel family affection.

  • 9 同情 tóng qíng — sympathize HSK 5
    • 同 sharing, mutual (feeling together with someone)
    • 情 feeling, emotion (the emotional aspect of sympathy)
    Example

    我很同情那些失去家园的人。

    wǒ hěn tóng qíng nà xiē shī qù jiā yuán de rén

    I sympathize deeply with those who lost their homes.

  • 10 情感 qíng gǎn — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment (the affective component)
    • 感 feeling, sense, perception (the sensing component)
    Example

    他的歌声充满了情感。

    tā de gē shēng chōng mǎn le qíng gǎn

    His singing is full of emotion.

  • 11 情景 qíng jǐng — scene HSK 5
    • 情 situation, circumstances
    • 景 scene, view
    Example

    这部电影描绘了战争的悲惨情景。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng miáo huì le zhàn zhēng de bēi cǎn qíng jǐng

    This movie depicts the tragic scenes of war.

  • 12 情绪 qíng xù — emotion HSK 5
    • 情 feeling, emotion
    • 绪 state of mind, thread of thought
    Example

    他的情绪很不稳定。

    tā de qíng xù hěn bù wěn dìng

    His emotions are very unstable.

  • 13 病情 bìng qíng — medical condition HSK 5
    • 病 illness, disease
    • 情 condition, state, situation
    Example

    他的病情已经稳定了。

    tā de bìng qíng yǐ jīng wěn dìng le

    His medical condition has already stabilized.

  • 14 表情 biǎo qíng — expression HSK 5
    • 表 to express, to show outwardly
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    看他的表情就知道他很高兴。

    kàn tā de biǎo qíng jiù zhī dào tā hěn gāo xìng

    You can tell from his expression that he's very happy.

  • 15 国情 guó qíng — national conditions HSK 6
    • 国 nation, country
    • 情 conditions, situation, circumstances
    Example

    我们要根据中国国情制定政策。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù zhōng guó guó qíng zhì dìng zhèng cè

    We must formulate policies according to China's national conditions.

  • 16 情形 qíng xíng — situation HSK 6
    • 情 circumstances, condition, state of affairs
    • 形 form, appearance, manifestation
    Example

    我们要根据实际情形做出决定。

    wǒ men yào gēn jù shí jì qíng xíng zuò chū jué dìng

    We need to make decisions based on the actual situation.

  • 17 情节 qíng jié — plot HSK 6
    • 情 situation, content, circumstances
    • 节 segment, episode, part
    Example

    这部电影的情节非常精彩。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng de qíng jié fēi cháng jīng cǎi

    The plot of this movie is very exciting.

  • 18 激情 jī qíng — passion HSK 6
    • 激 intense, stirred up, aroused
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    他对工作充满激情。

    tā duì gōng zuò chōng mǎn jī qíng

    He is full of passion for his work.

  • 19 交情 jiāo qíng — friendship HSK 7
    • 交 to associate, interact, have relations with
    • 情 feelings, affection, sentiment
    Example

    他们之间的交情很深。

    tā men zhī jiān de jiāo qíng hěn shēn

    Their friendship is very deep.

  • 20 人情 rén qíng — human feelings; favor HSK 7
    • 人 human; people
    • 情 feelings; emotion; sentiment
    Example

    我们要讲人情，互相帮助。

    wǒ men yào jiǎng rén qíng hù xiāng bāng zhù

    We should value human feelings and help each other.

  • 21 剧情 jù qíng — plot HSK 7
    • 剧 drama, theatrical performance
    • 情 situation, circumstances, development
    Example

    这部电影的剧情很复杂。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng de jù qíng hěn fù zá

    This movie's plot is very complex.

  • 22 尽情 jìn qíng — to one's heart's content HSK 7
    • 尽 to the fullest extent, completely
    • 情 feelings, desires, inclinations
    Example

    孩子们在公园里尽情玩耍。

    hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ jìn qíng wán shuǎ

    The children play to their heart's content in the park.

  • 23 心甘情愿 xīn gān qíng yuàn — willingly and gladly HSK 7
    • 心 heart; represents sincere inner intention
    • 甘 sweet/willing; represents the pleasant, willing nature
    • 情 feeling/emotion; represents the emotional aspect of willingness
    • 愿 willing/wish; represents desire and volition
    Example

    她心甘情愿留在这里帮助我们。

    tā xīn gān qíng yuàn liú zài zhè lǐ bāng zhù wǒ men

    She's willingly and gladly staying here to help us.

  • 24 性情 xìng qíng — temperament HSK 7
    • 性 nature, inherent character
    • 情 emotions, feelings
    Example

    他性情温和，很少发脾气。

    tā xìng qíng wēn hé hěn shǎo fā pí qi

    He has a gentle temperament and rarely loses his temper.

  • 25 恩情 ēn qíng — kindness, loving-kindness, favor HSK 7
    • 恩 favor, grace, kindness received
    • 情 affection, emotional bond, feeling
    Example

    我永远不会忘记父母的恩情。

    wǒ yǒng yuǎn bù huì wàng jì fù mǔ de ēn qíng

    I will never forget my parents' kindness.

  • 26 情不自禁 qíng bù zì jīn — cannot help but HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    • 不 not, cannot
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 禁 restrain, control, prohibit
    Example

    看到这美丽的景色，她情不自禁地笑了。

    kàn dào zhè měi lì de jǐng sè tā qíng bù zì jīn de xiào le

    Seeing this beautiful scenery, she couldn't help but smile.

  • 27 情人 qíng rén — lover HSK 7
    • 情 romantic love, affection, emotion
    • 人 person
    Example

    她给情人送了一束玫瑰花。

    tā gěi qíng rén sòng le yī shù méi guī huā

    She sent her lover a bouquet of roses.

  • 28 情侣 qíng lǚ — couple HSK 7
    • 情 love, romantic feelings
    • 侣 companion, partner
    Example

    公园里有很多情侣在散步。

    gōng yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō qíng lǚ zài sàn bù

    There are many couples taking walks in the park.

  • 29 情商 qíng shāng — emotional intelligence HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, emotional aspect
    • 商 quotient, intelligence measure
    Example

    他的情商很高，总是能理解别人的感受。

    tā de qíng shāng hěn gāo zǒng shì néng lǐ jiě bié rén de gǎn shòu

    His emotional intelligence is very high; he can always understand others' feelings.

  • 30 情境 qíng jìng — situation HSK 7
    • 情 circumstances, condition (the qualitative aspect)
    • 境 realm, state (the environmental aspect)
    Example

    老师创造了一个真实的情境来帮助学生学习。

    lǎo shī chuàng zào le yí gè zhēn shí de qíng jìng lái bāng zhù xué shēng xué xí

    The teacher created a realistic situation to help students learn.

  • 31 情怀 qíng huái — sentiment HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    • 怀 mind, heart, to cherish
    Example

    他对故乡有深厚的情怀。

    tā duì gù xiāng yǒu shēn hòu de qíng huái

    He has deep sentiment for his hometown.

  • 32 情愿 qíng yuàn — would rather HSK 7
    • 情 emotion; adds the sense of heartfelt or emotional willingness
    • 愿 willing; provides the core meaning of willingness or desire
    Example

    我情愿自己做，也不想麻烦别人。

    wǒ qíng yuàn zì jǐ zuò yě bù xiǎng má fan bié rén

    I would rather do it myself than trouble others.

  • 33 情报 qíng bào — intelligence HSK 7
    • 情 situation, circumstances
    • 报 report, information
    Example

    我们需要收集更多情报。

    wǒ men xū yào shōu jí gèng duō qíng bào

    We need to gather more intelligence.

  • 34 情结 qíng jié — complex HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling, sentiment
    • 结 knot, tie, complex (psychological)
    Example

    他有很深的故乡情结。

    tā yǒu hěn shēn de gù xiāng qíng jié

    He has a deep hometown complex.

  • 35 情调 qíng diào — mood, atmosphere HSK 7
    • 情 emotion, feeling (the emotional aspect)
    • 调 tone, style (the qualitative aspect)
    Example

    这家咖啡馆有浓厚的艺术情调。

    zhè jiā kā fēi guǎn yǒu nóng hòu de yì shù qíng diào

    This cafe has a strong artistic atmosphere.

  • 36 情谊 qíng yì — friendly affection HSK 7
    • 情 feelings, emotions, affection
    • 谊 friendship, cordiality, friendly relations
    Example

    战友之间的情谊是最珍贵的。

    zhàn yǒu zhī jiān de qíng yì shì zuì zhēn guì de

    The friendly affection between comrades-in-arms is most precious.

  • 37 抒情 shū qíng — to express emotions; lyrical HSK 7
    • 抒 to express, to convey
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    她喜欢写抒情诗。

    tā xǐ huān xiě shū qíng shī

    She likes to write lyrical poetry.

  • 38 无情 wú qíng — ruthless HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 情 emotion, feeling, affection
    Example

    时间是无情的，它不会为任何人停留。

    shí jiān shì wú qíng de tā bù huì wèi rèn hé rén tíng liú

    Time is ruthless, it won't stop for anyone.

  • 39 深情 shēn qíng — deep affection HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (emphasizing intensity and depth)
    • 情 affection, emotion, feeling (referring to feelings of love or care)
    Example

    母亲对孩子充满深情。

    mǔ qīn duì hái zi chōng mǎn shēn qíng

    A mother is full of deep affection for her child.

  • 40 深情厚谊 shēn qíng hòu yì — deep affection and profound friendship HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (modifying feelings)
    • 情 affection, feelings, sentiment
    • 厚 profound, deep, generous (modifying friendship)
    • 谊 friendship, friendly relations
    Example

    我们两国人民之间有着深情厚谊。

    wǒ men liǎng guó rén mín zhī jiān yǒu zhe shēn qíng hòu yì

    There is deep affection and profound friendship between the peoples of our two countries.

  • 41 盛情 shèng qíng — generous hospitality HSK 7
    • 盛 abundant, great, generous
    • 情 feelings, sentiment, kindness
    Example

    他的盛情难却。

    tā de shèng qíng nán què

    His generous hospitality is hard to refuse.

  • 42 真情 zhēn qíng — true feelings HSK 7
    • 真 true, genuine, real
    • 情 feelings, emotions, affection
    Example

    他用真情打动了她的心。

    tā yòng zhēn qíng dǎ dòng le tā de xīn

    He touched her heart with his true feelings.

  • 43 神情 shén qíng — expression HSK 7
    • 神 spirit, mental state
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    他看着照片，神情变得悲伤。

    tā kàn zhe zhào piàn shén qíng biàn de bēi shāng

    Looking at the photo, his expression became sad.

  • 44 行情 háng qíng — market prices HSK 7
    • 行 trade, commerce, business line
    • 情 situation, conditions, state of affairs
    Example

    他每天都关注市场行情。

    tā měi tiān dōu guān zhù shì chǎng háng qíng

    He follows the market prices every day.

  • 45 说情 shuō qíng — to intercede HSK 7
    • 说 to speak, to plead
    • 情 situation, circumstances (to plead about)
    Example

    他去给朋友说情，希望减轻处罚。

    tā qù gěi péng you shuō qíng xī wàng jiǎn qīng chǔ fá

    He went to intercede for his friend, hoping to reduce the punishment.

  • 46 酌情 zhuó qíng — to use discretion; at one's discretion HSK 7
    • 酌 to consider; to deliberate
    • 情 circumstances; situation
    Example

    公司会酌情处理每个员工的请假申请。

    gōng sī huì zhuó qíng chǔ lǐ měi gè yuán gōng de qǐng jià shēn qǐng

    The company will handle each employee's leave request at its discretion.

  • 47 隐情 yǐn qíng — secret, hidden circumstances HSK 7
    • 隐 hidden, concealed
    • 情 circumstances, situation, facts
    Example

    这件事背后肯定有隐情。

    zhè jiàn shì bèi hòu kěn dìng yǒu yǐn qíng

    There must be some hidden circumstances behind this matter.

  • 48 难为情 nán wéi qíng — embarrassed HSK 7
    • 难 difficult, hard (conveys discomfort)
    • 为 to be, to do (connecting element)
    • 情 feeling, emotion, situation
    Example

    他在众人面前出错，感到很难为情。

    tā zài zhòng rén miàn qián chū cuò gǎn dào hěn nán wéi qíng

    He made a mistake in front of everyone and felt very embarrassed.

  • 49 风土人情 fēng tǔ rén qíng — local customs and practices HSK 7
    • 风 customs, style, atmosphere
    • 土 land, earth, local, regional
    • 人 people, human
    • 情 sentiment, feelings, conditions, social customs
    Example

    他对中国各地的风土人情很感兴趣。

    tā duì zhōng guó gè dì de fēng tǔ rén qíng hěn gǎn xìng qù

    He is very interested in the local customs and practices of various places in China.

  • 50 风情 fēng qíng — local customs; charm HSK 7
    • 风 style, manner, atmosphere
    • 情 sentiment, feeling, character
    Example

    这个古镇保留着浓郁的江南风情。

    zhè ge gǔ zhèn bǎo liú zhe nóng yù de jiāng nán fēng qíng

    This ancient town preserves the rich local flavor of Jiangnan.

理 lǐ — reason, logic, principle

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  • 6 理想 lǐ xiǎng — ideal HSK 4
    • 理 principle, reason, rationality
    • 想 thought, conception, imagination
    Example

    每个人都有自己的理想。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de lǐ xiǎng

    Everyone has their own ideals.

  • 7 理解 lǐ jiě — understand HSK 4
    • 理 reason, logic (the rational aspect of understanding)
    • 解 unravel,解 (解开 the meaning,解析 information)
    Example

    我理解你的感受。

    wǒ lǐ jiě nǐ de gǎn shòu

    I understand your feelings.

  • 8 管理 guǎn lǐ — to manage, to administer HSK 4
    • 管 to control, to oversee, to be in charge of
    • 理 to organize, to put in order, to handle
    Example

    他负责管理这个项目。

    tā fù zé guǎn lǐ zhè ge xiàng mù

    He is responsible for managing this project.

  • 9 合理 hé lǐ — reasonable HSK 5
    • 合 to fit, to conform
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这个价格很合理。

    zhè ge jià gé hěn hé lǐ

    This price is very reasonable.

  • 10 地理 dì lǐ — geography HSK 5
    • 地 earth, land (the physical world and its features)
    • 理 principle, pattern (systematic study or science)
    Example

    地理课很有趣。

    dì lǐ kè hěn yǒu qù

    Geography class is very interesting.

  • 11 处理 chǔ lǐ — to handle HSK 5
    • 处 to be in a situation; to deal with
    • 理 to manage; to arrange; to put in order
    Example

    我们需要处理这个问题。

    wǒ men xū yào chǔ lǐ zhè ge wèn tí

    We need to handle this problem.

  • 12 心理 xīn lǐ — psychology; psychological HSK 5
    • 心 heart; mind (mental/emotional aspect)
    • 理 principle; logic (rational/systematic aspect)
    Example

    我们要关注学生的心理健康。

    wǒ men yào guān zhù xué sheng de xīn lǐ jiàn kāng

    We need to pay attention to students' mental health.

  • 13 物理 wù lǐ — physics HSK 5
    • 物 matter, physical things
    • 理 principles, laws
    Example

    我最喜欢的科目是物理。

    wǒ zuì xǐ huan de kē mù shì wù lǐ

    My favorite subject is physics.

  • 14 理由 lǐ yóu — reason HSK 5
    • 理 logic, principle, sense
    • 由 cause, origin, basis
    Example

    他没有理由拒绝这个提议。

    tā méi yǒu lǐ yóu jù jué zhè ge tí yì

    He has no reason to reject this proposal.

  • 15 理论 lǐ lùn — theory HSK 5
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 论 discourse, discussion, treatise
    Example

    他提出了一个新的理论。

    tā tí chū le yí ge xīn de lǐ lùn

    He proposed a new theory.

  • 16 道理 dào lǐ — reason HSK 5
    • 道 way, path; represents the proper way or principle
    • 理 principle, logic; represents reasoning and rational pattern
    Example

    你说的很有道理。

    nǐ shuō de hěn yǒu dào lǐ

    What you said makes a lot of sense.

  • 17 代理 dài lǐ — to act as agent; to represent HSK 6
    • 代 on behalf of; substitute
    • 理 to manage; to handle
    Example

    律师代理客户出庭。

    lǜ shī dài lǐ kè hù chū tíng

    The lawyer represents the client in court.

  • 18 助理 zhù lǐ — assistant HSK 6
    • 助 to help, to assist
    • 理 to manage, to handle affairs
    Example

    她是经理的助理。

    tā shì jīng lǐ de zhù lǐ

    She is the manager's assistant.

  • 19 原理 yuán lǐ — principle HSK 6
    • 原 original, fundamental, basic
    • 理 logic, reasoning, law
    Example

    我们需要了解这个机器的工作原理。

    wǒ men xū yào liǎo jiě zhè ge jī qì de gōng zuò yuán lǐ

    We need to understand the working principle of this machine.

  • 20 总理 zǒng lǐ — premier HSK 6
    • 总 chief, head (indicates highest level)
    • 理 manage, govern (indicates administrative function)
    Example

    我们国家的总理很关心教育问题。

    wǒ men guó jiā de zǒng lǐ hěn guān xīn jiào yù wèn tí

    Our country's premier is very concerned about education issues.

  • 21 治理 zhì lǐ — to govern; to administer HSK 6
    • 治 to govern; to control
    • 理 to manage; to regulate
    Example

    我们要加强对水资源的治理。

    wǒ men yào jiā qiáng duì shuǐ zī yuán de zhì lǐ

    We need to strengthen the governance of water resources.

  • 22 清理 qīng lǐ — clean up HSK 6
    • 清 clean, clear
    • 理 arrange, put in order
    Example

    周末我要清理一下车库。

    zhōu mò wǒ yào qīng lǐ yí xià chē kù

    I need to clean out the garage this weekend.

  • 23 理念 lǐ niàn — concept, philosophy, principle HSK 6
    • 理 principle, reason, rational order
    • 念 thought, idea, notion
    Example

    他的设计理念影响了很多人。

    tā de shè jì lǐ niàn yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō rén

    His design philosophy has influenced many people.

  • 24 理性 lǐ xìng — rational HSK 6
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 性 nature, quality, characteristic
    Example

    他是一个很理性的人。

    tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ xìng de rén

    He is a very rational person.

  • 25 理科 lǐ kē — science subjects HSK 6
    • 理 natural principles, scientific reasoning
    • 科 subject, academic field
    Example

    他选择了理科，因为他对物理和化学很感兴趣。

    tā xuǎn zé le lǐ kē yīn wèi tā duì wù lǐ hé huà xué hěn gǎn xìng qù

    He chose science subjects because he is very interested in physics and chemistry.

  • 26 理财 lǐ cái — to manage finances HSK 6
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 财 finances, wealth
    Example

    年轻人应该学会理财。

    niánqīngrén yīnggāi xuéhuì lǐ cái

    Young people should learn to manage finances.

  • 27 代理人 dài lǐ rén — agent HSK 7
    • 代 to act on behalf of, to substitute
    • 理 to manage, to handle
    • 人 person
    Example

    我需要找一个代理人来处理这件事。

    wǒ xū yào zhǎo yí gè dài lǐ rén lái chǔ lǐ zhè jiàn shì

    I need to find an agent to handle this matter.

  • 28 伦理 lún lǐ — ethics HSK 7
    • 伦 human relations, order
    • 理 principle, reason
    Example

    医生必须遵守职业伦理。

    yī shēng bì xū zūn shǒu zhí yè lún lǐ

    Doctors must follow professional ethics.

  • 29 受理 shòu lǐ — to accept (for processing) HSK 7
    • 受 to receive, to accept
    • 理 to process, to handle, to deal with
    Example

    法院已经受理了这个案件。

    fǎ yuàn yǐ jīng shòu lǐ le zhè ge àn jiàn

    The court has already accepted this case for processing.

  • 30 哲理 zhé lǐ — philosophy; philosophical principle HSK 7
    • 哲 wisdom; philosophical thinking
    • 理 principle; reason; logic
    Example

    这本书充满了人生哲理。

    zhè běn shū chōng mǎn le rén shēng zhé lǐ

    This book is full of life philosophy.

  • 31 审理 shěn lǐ — to try (a case), to hear (a case) HSK 7
    • 审 to examine, to investigate, to try (judicial examination)
    • 理 to handle, to process, to manage (processing of a case)
    Example

    法院正在审理这起案件。

    fǎ yuán zhèng zài shěn lǐ zhè qǐ àn jiàn

    The court is trying this case.

  • 32 岂有此理 qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ — Outrageous! Preposterous! HSK 7
    • 岂 rhetorical question particle meaning 'how could' or 'how can'
    • 有 to have, to exist
    • 此 this (demonstrative pronoun)
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    他竟然这样做，真是岂有此理！

    tā jìng rán zhè yàng zuò zhēn shì qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ

    He actually did this, how outrageous!

  • 33 常理 cháng lǐ — common sense HSK 7
    • 常 common, ordinary, usual
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    按常理来说，他应该早就到了。

    àn cháng lǐ lái shuō tā yīng gāi zǎo jiù dào le

    According to common sense, he should have arrived long ago.

  • 34 心安理得 xīn ān lǐ dé — to have a clear conscience HSK 7
    • 心 heart/mind - the emotional and mental state
    • 安 peaceful/at ease - describes the calm state of mind
    • 理 reason/principle - the rational justification
    • 得 to obtain/achieve - indicates the justification is obtained
    Example

    我已经尽了全力，所以可以心安理得地接受结果。

    wǒ yǐ jīng jìn le quán lì suǒ yǐ kě yǐ xīn ān lǐ dé de jiē shòu jié guǒ

    I've already done my utmost, so I can accept the results with a clear conscience.

  • 35 护理 hù lǐ — to nurse; to care for; nursing care HSK 7
    • 护 to protect, to guard, to care for
    • 理 to manage, to tend to, to attend to
    Example

    她在家护理生病的母亲。

    tā zài jiā hù lǐ shēng bìng de mǔ qīn

    She cares for her sick mother at home.

  • 36 按理 àn lǐ — logically speaking HSK 7
    • 按 according to
    • 理 reason, logic
    Example

    按理他应该已经到了。

    àn lǐ tā yīng gāi yǐ jīng dào le

    Logically speaking, he should have arrived already.

  • 37 推理 tuī lǐ — to reason, to infer HSK 7
    • 推 to deduce, to infer (pushing forward in thought)
    • 理 logic, principle, reason (the rational basis)
    Example

    侦探根据线索推理出凶手的身份。

    zhēn tàn gēn jù xiàn suǒ tuī lǐ chū xiōng shǒu de shēn fèn

    The detective reasoned out the murderer's identity based on clues.

  • 38 料理 liào lǐ — to take care of; to manage HSK 7
    • 料 ingredients, materials
    • 理 to manage, to handle, to process
    Example

    这件事情我会料理好的。

    zhè jiàn shì qing wǒ huì liào lǐ hǎo de

    I will take care of this matter well.

  • 39 无理 wú lǐ — unreasonable HSK 7
    • 无 without, lacking
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    你的要求太无理了。

    nǐ de yāo qiú tài wú lǐ le

    Your demand is too unreasonable.

  • 40 条理 tiáo lǐ — order; logic; coherence HSK 7
    • 条 orderly arrangement; systematic strands
    • 理 logic; principle; rational pattern
    Example

    他说话很有条理。

    tā shuō huà hěn yǒu tiáo lǐ

    He speaks very logically.

  • 41 梳理 shū lǐ — to comb; to sort out HSK 7
    • 梳 to comb (literally or figuratively)
    • 理 to put in order, to organize
    Example

    我需要梳理一下这些资料。

    wǒ xū yào shū lǐ yī xià zhè xiē zī liào

    I need to sort through these materials.

  • 42 理事 lǐ shì — to manage affairs HSK 7
    • 理 to manage, to administer
    • 事 affairs, matters
    Example

    她善于理事，把公司管理得井井有条。

    tā shàn yú lǐ shì bǎ gōng sī guǎn lǐ de jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo

    She is good at managing affairs and keeps the company well-organized.

  • 43 理会 lǐ huì — pay attention to HSK 7
    • 理 manage, deal with, handle (mentally)
    • 会 understand, comprehend, perceive
    Example

    我跟他说话，他都不理会我。

    wǒ gēn tā shuō huà tā dōu bù lǐ huì wǒ

    I spoke to him, but he didn't pay attention to me at all.

  • 44 理所当然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán — naturally; as a matter of course; it stands to reason HSK 7
    • 理 reason, principle, logic
    • 所 that which (grammatical particle connecting elements)
    • 当 should, ought to, appropriate
    • 然 so, thus, in that way (natural state)
    Example

    父母关心孩子是理所当然的事。

    fù mǔ guān xīn hái zi shì lǐ suǒ dāng rán de shì

    Parents caring for their children is a matter of course.

  • 45 理智 lǐ zhì — rationality HSK 7
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 智 wisdom, intelligence
    Example

    在紧急情况下，保持理智很重要。

    zài jǐn jí qíng kuàng xià bǎo chí lǐ zhì hěn zhòng yào

    In emergency situations, maintaining rationality is very important.

  • 46 理直气壮 lǐ zhí qì zhuàng — justified and confident HSK 7
    • 理 reason, being right, justified
    • 直 straight, upright, righteous
    • 气 spirit, manner, bearing
    • 壮 strong, robust, bold
    Example

    他理直气壮地反驳了对方的指责。

    tā lǐ zhí qì zhuàng de fǎn bó le duì fāng de zhǐ zé

    He confidently refuted the other party's accusations.

  • 47 理睬 lǐ cǎi — to pay attention to HSK 7
    • 理 to deal with
    • 睬 to acknowledge
    Example

    我跟他打招呼，但他没理睬我。

    wǒ gēn tā dǎ zhāo hu dàn tā méi lǐ cǎi wǒ

    I greeted him, but he didn't pay attention to me.

  • 48 生理 shēng lǐ — physiology HSK 7
    • 生 life, living
    • 理 principles, mechanisms
    Example

    这是正常的生理现象。

    zhè shì zhèng cháng de shēng lǐ xiàn xiàng

    This is a normal physiological phenomenon.

  • 49 真理 zhēn lǐ — truth HSK 7
    • 真 true, genuine, real
    • 理 principle, reason, logic
    Example

    科学追求真理。

    kē xué zhuī qiú zhēn lǐ

    Science pursues truth.

  • 50 自理 zì lǐ — take care of oneself HSK 7
    • 自 self, oneself
    • 理 manage, take care of
    Example

    孩子已经三岁了，可以自理生活了。

    hái zi yǐ jīng sān suì le kě yǐ zì lǐ shēng huó le

    The child is already three years old and can take care of themselves.

  • 51 讲理 jiǎng lǐ — to be reasonable HSK 7
    • 讲 to speak about, to discuss
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这个人不讲理，怎么说都没用。

    zhè ge rén bù jiǎng lǐ zěn me shuō dōu méi yòng

    This person is unreasonable; it's useless no matter what you say.

  • 52 顺理成章 shùn lǐ chéng zhāng — naturally follows; logical consequence HSK 7
    • 顺 following, going along with
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    • 成 forming, becoming, achieving
    • 章 pattern, order, structure, coherence
    Example

    既然你已经做好了准备，成功就是顺理成章的事。

    jì rán nǐ yǐ jīng zuò hǎo le zhǔn bèi chéng gōng jiù shì shùn lǐ chéng zhāng de shì

    Since you're already well-prepared, success is a natural consequence.

Structure & writing
1 情 qíng — emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things

情 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
1.2 青 qīng — black
青 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
请 qǐng to request; to ask
HSK 2
情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 晴 qíng clear, sunny (of sky or weather; opposite of overcast) 睛 jīng eyeball, pupil of the eye
HSK 3
清 qīng pure and clear, free of impurities (opposite of '浊'); ① purely, solely; ② quiet 静 jìng still, motionless (opposite of 动)
HSK 4
猜 cāi to guess; to figure out from clues or imagination 精 jīng essence; the purest part of a substance

Stroke order

2 理 lǐ — to govern; to manage; to administer

理 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 王 wáng — monarch; supreme ruler
王 is a component in 33 characters
HSK 1
玩 wán to play (a game) 现 xiàn to appear; to show; to manifest 班 bān a group organized for work or study
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 球 qiú sphere (geometric solid equidistant from center to all surface points)
HSK 3
丢 diū to lose; to misplace 主 zhǔ owner; one who possesses property or power 环 huán ring-shaped object 理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer
HSK 4
琴 qín guqin, a plucked string instrument made of paulownia wood, originally with five strings, later seven
HSK 5
润 rùn to moisten; to add oil or water to prevent dryness 狂 kuáng mentally deranged; insane; mad 玉 yù jade; a fine-grained, hard, lustrous mineral used for ornaments and carvings 玫 méi (lit.) a type of beautiful stone or jade 玻 bō see "玻璃": a hard, brittle, transparent material with no fixed melting point, made by melting quartz sand, limestone, soda ash, etc. at high temperature
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珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing 瑰 guī (lit.) a jade-like stone 璃 li see '玻璃': ① hard, brittle transparent material (glass); ② glass-like plastic
HSK 6
呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 珠 zhū pearl (also written 真珠), a lustrous spherical gem formed inside certain freshwater or marine mollusks, used in medicine and as an ornament 皇 huáng monarch; emperor
HSK 7
噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 斑 bān spots or stripes of a contrasting color 旺 wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of fire) blazing fiercely 枉 wǎng crooked, bent; referring to error or deviation 汪 wāng (lit.) deep and vast (of water)
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琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 瑕 xiá flaw or blemish in jade; fig. defect or shortcoming 瑞 ruì auspicious omen; good luck 璀 cuǐ (lit.) bright and brilliant in color 璨 càn (lit.) fine jade 碧 bì (lit.) blue-green jade
2.2 里 lǐ — inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
里 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 3
理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer 重 zhòng heavy; of great weight (opposite of "轻")
HSK 4
童 tóng child; young kid 量 liàng ancient measuring vessel (e.g. dǒu, shēng)
HSK 5
厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system
HSK 6
埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 野 yě open country; outskirts; countryside
HSK 7
狸 li leopard cat (also called mountain cat, brownish-yellow fur with black markings) 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 鲤 lǐ carp (a freshwater fish with barbels, dark back, and yellowish-white belly)

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