Hanzi sentence loop
理 - lǐ
reason, logic; manage. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 理事 is a common expression.
理 in a real sentence
“”。 理事 is a common expression.Read 理 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 理
Click 理 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 理 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 理 |
| Pinyin | lǐ |
| English | reason, logic; manage |
| Radical hint | 玉 |
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Sentence reps
Practice 理 in sentences
Do not memorize 理 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
member of council; to take care of matters
reason
principle; logic
physics and chemistry; governance and education
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 理 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 理事 and 理儿 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.