Definition
按理 (àn lǐ) states what should logically happen, often implying the reality is different. It is very similar to 按说 (àn shuō), but 按理 emphasizes 'according to reason' while 按说 emphasizes 'according to what is said/expected'. 通常 (tōng cháng) is a more general 'usually' without this logical expectation.
adverb
normallyin the ordinary course of eventsaccording to reasonas logic would dictate
Easily confused
- 案例àn lìsound-alikecase; instance; example
Examples
- 按理，。àn lǐ, zhège xiàngmù xià gè yuè jiù néng wánchéng.Normally, this project can be completed next month.
- 按理。àn lǐ tā bù yīnggāi fàn zhè zhǒng cuòwù.Logically, he shouldn't make this kind of mistake.
- ，按理。Jìrán xué le fǎlǜ, àn lǐ nǐ gāi liǎojiě zhèxiē tiáokuǎn.Since you studied law, you should normally be familiar with these clauses.
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