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理 (lǐ): reason, logic; to manage

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HSK 6noun, verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: reason, logic; to manage
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun, verb
HSK level: HSK 6
Strokes: 11
Radical: 王
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

texture
grain (of wood)
inner essence
intrinsic order
reason
logic
truth
science
natural science (esp. physics)
to manage
to pay attention to
to run (affairs)
to handle
to put in order
to tidy up

Chinese explanation

事物本身的纹路、层次或规律
道理、事理，指事物发展变化的客观逻辑
管理、整理，使事物变得有条理
理会、理睬，表示对人或事做出回应
在物理学中常指物质、道理等抽象概念。

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Example sentences

The texture of this piece of wood is very clear.

The texture of the stone became blurred due to weathering.

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