Definition
有条有理 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'having strips and having reason' — it describes something that is organized as neat as threads in fabric. You use it to praise someone's clear, methodical approach, whether they are explaining an idea, writing an essay, or arranging a schedule. It’s similar to 'systematic' or 'well-organized' in English, but carries a slightly more vivid image of everything fitting into place logically.
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well-organizedmethodicalorderly
Examples
- 有条有理，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ, ràng duìfāng yì tīng jiù míngbai.He always speaks in a well-organized way, making the other person understand right away.
- 有条有理，。Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě de yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ, měi gè lùndiǎn dōu qīngqing-chǔchǔ.This essay is written methodically, with every argument clear and distinct.
- 有条有理，。Tā de rìchéng ānpái yǒu tiáo yǒu lǐ, cóng bù làngfèi shíjiān.Her schedule is arranged very systematically; she never wastes time.
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