Word
理由 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 5
理由 (lǐ yóu) is a Chinese word: reason. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 理由
名 noun
reason
他没有理由拒绝这个提议。
He has no reason to reject this proposal.
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Structure & writing
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
Stroke order
由 is a component in 12 characters
由 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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