Definition
事理 refers to the inherent reason, logic, or principles behind things and affairs — how something ought to work or be done. It is an abstract noun used in formal or analytical contexts (e.g., discussing problems, decision-making, or business approaches). You'll see it in phrases like 明白事理 ('understand how things work') or 不通事理 ('unreasonable').
noun
reasonlogicthe principles or proper way of doing things
Examples
- ，事理。Chǔlǐ zhè zhǒng fùzá wèntí, shǒuxiān yào nòngqīng shì lǐ.To handle this kind of complex problem, you first need to figure out the underlying logic.
- 事理，。Tā zuòshì bù jiǎng shì lǐ, zhǐ gù zìjǐ de lìyì.He doesn't follow reason in doing things; he only cares about his own interests.
- 事理，。Zhè běn shū jiǎng de shì shāngyè shì lǐ, duì chuàngyèzhě hěn yǒu bāngzhù.This book talks about business principles, which is very helpful for entrepreneurs.
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