Definition
情理之中 is a fixed phrase meaning 'within reason' or 'to be expected'. It describes a situation, outcome, or behavior that is natural, logical, or emotionally acceptable given the context. You can use it to say that something is not surprising: 他迟到是情理之中的事 (It's only natural that he was late). The phrase often appears as part of a larger clause with 是…的.
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to be within reasonto be natural and expectedto be understandable
Examples
- ，情理之中。Tā dé le dì yī míng, zhè shì qíng lǐ zhī zhōng de shì.He got first place — this is to be expected.
- ，情理之中。Péngyou yù dào kùnnan, wǒmen bāng máng yě shì qíng lǐ zhī zhōng.When a friend encounters difficulty, it is only natural that we help.
- ，，情理之中。Tiānqì zhème rè, dàjiā dōu xiǎng chī bīnggùn, wánquán zài qíng lǐ zhī zhōng.With the weather so hot, everyone wants popsicles — that's completely within reason.
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