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道
理
dào
lǐ
HSK 5
reason, argument, sense, principle
noun
Measure words:
个 gè
Example Sentences
这
个
道
理
我
懂
。
zhègè
dàolǐ
wǒ
dǒng
。
I understand this reasoning.
你
要
明
白
这
个
道
理
。
nǐyào
míngbái
zhègè
dàolǐ
。
You need to understand this principle.
他
解
释
这
个
道
理
很
清
楚
。
tā
jiěshì
zhègè
dàolǐ
hěn
qīngchǔ
。
He explained this reasoning very clearly.
Individual Characters
Words with similar meanings
原
则
yuánzé
principle
This is a more formal term used to describe fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief.
理
由
lǐyóu
reason
This term is often used in contexts discussing justifications or explanations, making it slightly less formal than 道理.
Words Starting With 道
道
歉
dào
qiàn
to apologize; to make an apology
道
德
dào
dé
virtue; morality; ethics; moral
Words Ending With 理
经
理
jīng
lǐ
"manager; director
整
理
zhěng
lǐ
"to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)"
管
理
guǎn
lǐ
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration
办
理
bàn
lǐ
to handle; to transact; to conduct
合
理
hé
lǐ
rational; reasonable; fair
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Individual Characters
道
dào
road, way, path
理
lǐ
reason, truth, texture, to manage
Public Lists with 道理
Religion & Philosophy
Basic terms for Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and other philosophies.
HSK 5
All words for the HSK 5 test
Advanced HSK5 Terms
Vocabulary commonly seen in HSK5 practice, bridging mid-high level usage.
Proverbs & Quotes
Common aphorisms, philosophical quotes, and inspirational sayings.
Same Characters, Different Readings
道
理
dào
li
reason, argument, sense, principle