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无理 (wú lǐ) — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
无理 (wú lǐ) is a Chinese word: unreasonable. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 无理
形 xíng adjective
unreasonable
你的要求太无理了。
nǐ de yāo qiú tài wú lǐ le
Your demand is too unreasonable.
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Word breakdown
无 wú — without, lacking
Words with this character (67)
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我无法理解他的想法。
wǒ wú fǎ lǐ jiě tā de xiǎng fǎ
I am unable to understand his thinking.
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这部电影太无聊了。
zhè bù diàn yǐng tài wú liáo le
This movie is too boring.
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无论发生什么，我都会支持你。
wú lùn fā shēng shén me wǒ dōu huì zhī chí nǐ
No matter what happens, I will support you.
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这件事与你无关。
zhè jiàn shì yǔ nǐ wú guān
This matter has nothing to do with you.
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- 无 without, not having - indicates negation or absence
- 奈 what can be done, how to handle - indicates inability to change a situation
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我很想帮你，无奈我现在没有时间。
wǒ hěn xiǎng bāng nǐ wú nài wǒ xiàn zài méi yǒu shí jiān
I really want to help you, but unfortunately I don't have time right now.
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这个合同已经无效了。
zhè ge hé tong yǐ jīng wú xiào le
This contract is already invalid.
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天空中有无数颗星星。
tiān kōng zhōng yǒu wú shù kē xīng xing
There are countless stars in the sky.
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宇宙是无限的。
yǔ zhǒu shì wú xiàn de
The universe is infinite.
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你想吃什么？我无所谓。
nǐ xiǎng chī shén me wǒ wú suǒ wèi
What do you want to eat? I don't care.
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他无疑是最好的候选人。
tā wú yí shì zuì hǎo de hòu xuǎn rén
He is undoubtedly the best candidate.
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我对此毫无兴趣。
wǒ duì cǐ háo wú xìng qù
I have no interest in this at all.
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- 一 one, a single (emphasizes not even one thing)
- 事 matter, thing, affair
- 无 without, not have
- 成 accomplish, succeed, complete
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他整天玩游戏，一事无成。
tā zhěng tiān wán yóu xì yī shì wú chéng
He plays games all day and accomplishes nothing.
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- 一 one; even one (emphasizing totality)
- 无 not have; without
- 所 structural particle (forming 所有: possessions)
- 有 have; possess
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她离开家时一无所有，但现在很成功。
tā lí kāi jiā shí yì wú suǒ yǒu dàn xiàn zài hěn chéng gōng
When she left home she had nothing, but now she is very successful.
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- 一 one (in negative construction: not even one)
- 无 not have, without
- 所 that which, what (nominalizer)
- 知 to know, knowledge
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他对这件事一无所知。
tā duì zhè jiàn shì yì wú suǒ zhī
He knows nothing at all about this matter.
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- 万 ten thousand, myriad (representing all possible cases)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 一 one, single (emphasizes not even one)
- 失 mistake, failure, loss (what is being avoided)
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这个计划万无一失，我们一定会成功。
zhè ge jì huà wàn wú yī shī wǒ men yī dìng huì chéng gōng
This plan is foolproof, we will definitely succeed.
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- 前 before, preceding (referring to the past)
- 无 without, not have (negation)
- 古 ancient, old (referring to people of antiquity)
- 人 people, person (those who came before)
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这项发明在科技史上前无古人。
zhè xiàng fā míng zài kē jì shǐ shàng qián wú gǔ rén
This invention is unprecedented in the history of science and technology.
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- 史 history (provides historical scope)
- 无 without/not have (negation)
- 前 previous/before (temporal reference)
- 例 example/precedent (the thing being referenced)
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这次疫情对全球经济造成了史无前例的影响。
zhè cì yì qíng duì quán qiú jīng jì zào chéng le shǐ wú qián lì de yǐng xiǎng
This pandemic caused an unprecedented impact on the global economy.
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- 大 great, emphasizing completeness
- 公 public interest, impartial
- 无 without, lacking
- 私 private interest, selfish
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这位领导大公无私，深受群众爱戴。
zhè wèi lǐng dǎo dà gōng wú sī shēn shòu qún zhòng ài dài
This leader is selfless and impartial, and is deeply loved and respected by the people.
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- 寥 sparse, desolate; conveys emptiness and scarcity
- 寥 (repeated) intensifies the sense of sparseness
- 无 without, not have; negates the following element
- 几 how many, several; used rhetorically to mean 'not even a few'
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这种珍稀动物现在寥寥无几。
zhè zhǒng zhēn xī dòng wù xiàn zài liáo liáo wú jǐ
This rare animal is now very few in number.
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- 当 to bear, to face (something deserved)
- 之 it (referring to the honor or recognition)
- 无 without, not have
- 愧 shame, guilt, ashamed
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她获得这个奖项当之无愧。
tā huò dé zhè ge jiǎng xiàng dāng zhī wú kuì
She fully deserves this award.
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他的学生无不敬佩他。
tā de xué sheng wú bù jìng pèi tā
All his students admire him without exception.
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这件事情太复杂了，我无从下手。
zhè jiàn shì qing tài fù zá le wǒ wú cóng xià shǒu
This matter is too complex, I have no way to start.
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健康是人生中的无价之宝。
jiàn kāng shì rén shēng zhōng de wú jià zhī bǎo
Health is a priceless treasure in life.
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律师提供了无偿法律咨询。
lǜ shī tí gōng le wú cháng fǎ lǜ zī xún
The lawyer provided free legal consultation.
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这些细节无关紧要，我们应该关注重点。
zhè xiē xì jié wú guān jǐn yào wǒ men yīng gāi guān zhù zhòng diǎn
These details are unimportant, we should focus on the main points.
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他感到无力改变现状。
tā gǎn dào wú lì gǎi biàn xiàn zhuàng
He feels powerless to change the current situation.
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- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
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面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。
miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng
Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
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- 无 without, no (negates the following)
- 可 can, may (expresses possibility)
- 厚 thick, severe (harsh criticism)
- 非 blame, criticize (find fault)
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在那种情况下，她的选择无可厚非。
zài nà zhǒng qíng kuàng xià tā de xuǎn zé wú kě hòu fēi
In that situation, her choice was beyond reproach.
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- 无 without, not having
- 可 can, possible
- 奈 how, what (classical particle)
- 何 what, how (forms '奈何' meaning 'what to do about it')
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面对这种情况，我们也无可奈何。
miàn duì zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng wǒ men yě wú kě nài hé
Facing this situation, we are also helpless.
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战争使许多人无家可归。
zhàn zhēng shǐ xǔ duō rén wú jiā kě guī
War made many people homeless.
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这种无形的资产很难估价。
zhè zhǒng wú xíng de zī chǎn hěn nán gū jià
This kind of intangible asset is difficult to value.
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- 无 no, without; negates the phrase that follows
- 微 tiny, minute; refers to the smallest details
- 不 not; negative particle
- 至 reach, arrive at; indicates that attention extends to all details
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母亲对孩子的照顾总是无微不至。
mǔ qīn duì hái zi de zhào gu zǒng shì wú wēi bù zhì
A mother's care for her children is always meticulous in every detail.
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孩子们在公园里无忧无虑地玩耍。
hái zi men zài gōng yuán lǐ wú yōu wú lǜ de wán shuǎ
The children play carefree in the park.
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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.
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我无意中听到了他们的谈话。
wǒ wú yì zhōng tīng dào le tā men de tán huà
I unintentionally overheard their conversation.
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- 无 without; not have
- 所 thing; forms 'nothing' when combined with 无
- 事 affair; matter; thing to do
- 事 affair; matter (repeated for emphasis)
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他整天无所事事，什么都不想做。
tā zhěng tiān wú suǒ shì shì shén me dōu bù xiǎng zuò
He has nothing to do all day and doesn't want to do anything.
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面对困难，我们不能无所作为。
miàn duì kùn nan wǒ men bù néng wú suǒ zuò wéi
Facing difficulties, we cannot do nothing.
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公司不能无故解雇员工。
gōng sī bù néng wú gù jiě gù yuán gōng
The company cannot dismiss employees without reason.
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他在这个领域无敌。
tā zài zhè ge lǐng yù wú dí
He is invincible in this field.
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父母对孩子的爱是无条件的。
fù mǔ duì hái zi de ài shì wú tiáo jiàn de
A parent's love for their child is unconditional.
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他对祖国有无比的热爱。
tā duì zǔ guó yǒu wú bǐ de rè ài
He has incomparable love for his motherland.
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现在后悔也无济于事了。
xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le
Regretting it now is of no help.
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无知的人常常自以为是。
wú zhī de rén cháng cháng zì yǐ wéi shì
Ignorant people often think they are always right.
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母爱是无私的
mǔ ài shì wú sī de
A mother's love is selfless
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她对孩子的爱是无穷的。
tā duì hái zi de ài shì wú qióng de
Her love for her children is infinite.
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- 无 without; lacking
- 精 spirit; vitality; energy
- 打 rouse; stir up (in this idiom)
- 采 spirits; vigor; lively manner
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生病后，孩子显得无精打采。
shēng bìng hòu hái zi xiǎn de wú jīng dǎ cǎi
After getting sick, the child appeared listless.
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现在很多人使用无线耳机。
xiàn zài hěn duō rén shǐ yòng wú xiàn ěr jī
Many people now use wireless headphones.
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她和大学无缘，只好去工作了。
tā hé dà xué wú yuán zhǐ hǎo qù gōng zuò le
She had no chance for university, so she had to go work.
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他的行为太无耻了。
tā de xíng wéi tài wú chǐ le
His behavior is too shameless.
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面对这个问题，我感到很无能。
miàn duì zhè ge wèn tí wǒ gǎn dào hěn wú néng
Facing this problem, I feel very incompetent.
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面对自然灾害，我们常常感到无能为力。
miàn duì zì rán zāi hài wǒ men cháng cháng gǎn dào wú néng wéi lì
Facing natural disasters, we often feel powerless.
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- 无 without, not (negates following clause)
- 论 to discuss, to consider (forms 'no matter')
- 如 like, as, such as (introduces manner)
- 何 what, how (interrogative marker)
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无论如何，我都要完成这个任务。
wú lùn rú hé wǒ dōu yào wán chéng zhè ge rèn wu
No matter what, I must complete this task.
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面对这样的结果，我真的无话可说。
miàn duì zhè yàng de jié guǒ wǒ zhēn de wú huà kě shuō
Faced with such results, I really have nothing to say.
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这种无赖的做法让人反感。
zhè zhǒng wú lài de zuò fǎ ràng rén fǎn gǎn
This kind of scoundrelly practice is disgusting.
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孩子的眼神很无辜。
hái zi de yǎn shén hěn wú gū
The child's eyes look very innocent.
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站在草原上，眼前是无边无际的绿色。
zhàn zài cǎo yuán shàng yǎn qián shì wú biān wú jì de lǜ sè
Standing on the grassland, before one's eyes is boundless green.
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- 无 not have, without; provides the negative sense
- 非 not, non-; reinforces the limiting and negative aspect
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他无非是想帮助你。
tā wú fēi shì xiǎng bāng zhù nǐ
He merely wants to help you.
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这件事无须担心。
zhè jiàn shì wú xū dān xīn
There is no need to worry about this matter.
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他的房间杂乱无章，到处都是衣服和书。
tā de fáng jiān zá luàn wú zhāng dào chù dōu shì yī fu hé shū
His room is messy and disorganized, with clothes and books everywhere.
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- 束 to bind, to tie (represents restraint)
- 手 hand (represents ability to act)
- 无 without, have no (negation)
- 策 strategy, plan (represents solution)
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面对这个难题，他束手无策。
miàn duì zhè ge nán tí tā shù shǒu wú cè
Facing this difficult problem, he was at a loss.
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每个人都是独一无二的。
měi gè rén dōu shì dú yī wú èr de
Every person is unique.
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- 目 eye; represents one's view or perception
- 中 in; middle; indicates location (in the eyes)
- 无 without; no; negation indicating absence
- 人 person; people; refers to others
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他态度目中无人，得罪了很多同事。
tā tài dù mù zhōng wú rén dé zuì le hěn duō tóng shì
His arrogant attitude offended many colleagues.
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- 肆 wantonly; unbridled; to indulge without restraint
- 无 without; not have
- 忌 to fear; to scruple; to avoid
- 惮 to dread; to fear; to be in awe
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这些人肆无忌惮地破坏环境。
zhè xiē rén sì wú jì dàn de pò huài huán jìng
These people destroy the environment without any scruples.
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- 走 to walk; to move (seeking a way out)
- 投 to throw oneself; to seek (refuge or help)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 路 road; way (option or means)
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他欠了很多债，走投无路，只好向朋友求助。
tā qiàn le hěn duō zhài zǒu tóu wú lù zhǐ hǎo xiàng péng you qiú zhù
He owed a lot of debt and, driven to desperation, had no choice but to ask friends for help.
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- 风 wind (representing weather challenges)
- 雨 rain (representing weather challenges)
- 无 without, not having
- 阻 obstruction, hindrance
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邮递员风雨无阻地送信。
yóu dì yuán fēng yǔ wú zǔ de sòng xìn
The postman delivers mail come rain or shine.
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- 鸦 crow (represents noisy birds)
- 雀 sparrow (represents common birds)
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 声 sound; voice (what is absent)
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老师走进教室，教室里顿时鸦雀无声。
lǎo shī zǒu jìn jiào shì jiào shì lǐ dùn shí yā què wú shēng
When the teacher walked into the classroom, it immediately became dead silent.
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- 默 silent, quiet
- 默 silent, quiet (repetition for emphasis)
- 无 without, not have
- 闻 heard of, known, fame
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这位科学家默默无闻地为社会做出了巨大贡献。
zhè wèi kē xué jiā mò mò wú wén de wèi shè huì zuò chū le jù dà gòng xiàn
This scientist made great contributions to society while remaining obscure and unknown.
理 lǐ — reason, logic, principle
Words with this character (52)
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他是这家公司的经理。
tā shì zhè jiā gōng sī de jīng lǐ
He is the manager of this company.
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他正在修理汽车。
tā zhèng zài xiū lǐ qì chē
He is repairing the car.
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我需要办理签证。
wǒ xū yào bàn lǐ qiān zhèng
I need to process a visa.
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我需要整理一下房间。
wǒ xū yào zhěng lǐ yí xià fáng jiān
I need to tidy up the room a bit.
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我明天要去理发。
wǒ míng tiān yào qù lǐ fà
I'm going to get a haircut tomorrow.
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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.
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我理解你的感受。
wǒ lǐ jiě nǐ de gǎn shòu
I understand your feelings.
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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.
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这个价格很合理。
zhè ge jià gé hěn hé lǐ
This price is very reasonable.
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- 地 earth, land (the physical world and its features)
- 理 principle, pattern (systematic study or science)
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地理课很有趣。
dì lǐ kè hěn yǒu qù
Geography class is very interesting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 道 way, path; represents the proper way or principle
- 理 principle, logic; represents reasoning and rational pattern
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你说的很有道理。
nǐ shuō de hěn yǒu dào lǐ
What you said makes a lot of sense.
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律师代理客户出庭。
lǜ shī dài lǐ kè hù chū tíng
The lawyer represents the client in court.
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她是经理的助理。
tā shì jīng lǐ de zhù lǐ
She is the manager's assistant.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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他是一个很理性的人。
tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ xìng de rén
He is a very rational person.
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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.
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年轻人应该学会理财。
niánqīngrén yīnggāi xuéhuì lǐ cái
Young people should learn to manage finances.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 审 to examine, to investigate, to try (judicial examination)
- 理 to handle, to process, to manage (processing of a case)
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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.
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- 岂 rhetorical question particle meaning 'how could' or 'how can'
- 有 to have, to exist
- 此 this (demonstrative pronoun)
- 理 reason, logic, principle
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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!
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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.
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- 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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他说话很有条理。
tā shuō huà hěn yǒu tiáo lǐ
He speaks very logically.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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.
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这是正常的生理现象。
zhè shì zhèng cháng de shēng lǐ xiàn xiàng
This is a normal physiological phenomenon.
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科学追求真理。
kē xué zhuī qiú zhēn lǐ
Science pursues truth.
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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.
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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.
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- 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
无 is a component in 1 characters
无 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
Stroke order
理 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
王 is a component in 33 characters
Show more HSK 5 characters (+3)
里 is a component in 10 characters
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