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理 (lǐ) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

理

lǐ

reason, principle

HSK 1

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Details

Pinyin	lǐ
Meanings	reason, principle
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#29 most common

Words Containing 理

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
理	lǐ	reason, principle	HSK 1
经理	jīnglǐ	manager	HSK 3
管理	guǎnlǐ	Administration	HSK 4
理发	lǐfà	Haircut	HSK 4
理解	lǐjiě	Understand	HSK 4
理想	lǐxiǎng	ideal	HSK 4
修理	xiūlǐ	repair	HSK 4
整理	zhěnglǐ	Arrangement	HSK 4
处理	chǔlǐ	Handle	HSK 5
道理	dàolǐ	truth	HSK 5
合理	hélǐ	reasonable	HSK 5
理论	lǐlùn	theory	HSK 5
理由	lǐyóu	Reason	HSK 5
心理	xīnlǐ	Psychology	HSK 5
总理	zǒnglǐ	prime minister	HSK 5
办理	bànlǐ	handle	HSK 5
地理	dìlǐ	Geography	HSK 5
物理	wùlǐ	Physics	HSK 5
不可理喻	bùkělǐyù	unreasonable, impervious to reason	HSK 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 理 mean in Chinese?

理 (lǐ) means "reason, principle" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 理 have?

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What is the radical of 理?

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理

lǐ