道理

dào lǐ
HSK 2Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

n
This sense focuses on objective laws or inherent principles, often used in contexts like science, physics, or philosophy.
the principle or pattern of things.
事物的规律。
Words:
科学道理道理法则
Synonyms:
定律定理法则规律原理原则真理事理
Antonyms:
无序无章
Sentences:
  1. 科(kē)学(xué)家(jiā)们(men)一(yī)直(zhí)在(zài)探(tàn)索(suǒ)宇(yǔ)宙(zhòu)的(de)道(dào)理(lǐ)。
    Scientists have been continuously exploring the principles of the universe.
  2. 这(zhè)个(ge)实(shí)验(yàn)证(zhèng)明(míng)了(le)万(wàn)有(yǒu)引(yǐn)力(lì)的(de)基(jī)本(běn)道(dào)理(lǐ)。
    This experiment proves the fundamental principle of gravity.
n
This sense refers to the reasoning behind an argument or action, emphasizing the 'rightness' or logic of a matter. It is commonly used in discussions and debates, as in 讲道理.
reason; justification; rationale.
事情或论点的是非得失的根据；理由；情理。
Words:
讲道理道理说明
Synonyms:
依据根据理由缘由原因凭据论据因由
Antonyms:
无理无据无由
Sentences:
  1. 他(tā)是(shì)一(yī)个(ge)很(hěn)讲(jiǎng)道(dào)理(lǐ)的(de)人(rén)，总(zǒng)能(néng)说(shuō)服(fú)大(dà)家(jiā)。
    He is a very reasonable person and can always persuade everyone.
  2. 你(nǐ)这(zhè)么(me)做(zuò)是(shì)什(shén)么(me)道(dào)理(lǐ)？
    What is your justification for doing it this way?
  3. 请(qǐng)把(bǎ)你(nǐ)的(de)道(dào)理(lǐ)说(shuō)清(qīng)楚(chǔ)，我(wǒ)们(men)才(cái)好(hǎo)判(pàn)断(duàn)。
    Please clearly state your reasoning so we can make a judgment.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
dào道

Daoism

HSK 2
lǐ理

reason; principle; truth