理
texture; reason; arrange; manage
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
texture; grain; stripe
Refers to the natural lines or patterns in materials like wood, stone, or skin.
The grain of this piece of wood is very beautiful.
The doctor is examining the patient's skin texture.
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The stripes on this piece of clothing are very regular.
The texture of marble looks like a painting.
The texture of leaves can help us identify tree species.
noun
reason; logic; principle
Refers to the underlying principles, logic, or reason behind something.
What you said makes a lot of sense.
We should reason with each other instead of arguing.
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His argument is logically unsound.
This matter should logically be handled this way.
Everyone thinks they're in the right.
noun
science; natural science, especially physics
formalRefers to scientific disciplines, particularly natural sciences.
He studies science at university.
Mathematics, physics, and chemistry are called the basic sciences.
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Science students are usually good at logical thinking.
This school has a strong science program.
He is particularly interested in physics.
verb
to manage; to handle; to deal with
Refers to the act of managing affairs or handling matters.
He is handling an important project.
She is good at managing money and handles the family finances well.
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As a manager, he needs to handle many company affairs.
This matter needs to be handled carefully.
He has been managing household affairs for many years.
verb
to arrange; to put in order; to tidy up
Refers to the action of organizing or tidying things.
Mom asked me to tidy up my room.
He is getting a haircut at the barbershop.
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Please arrange these books.
She spent an hour organizing the documents.
The books on the shelf need to be rearranged.
verb
to respond; to acknowledge; to pay attention to
Often used in negative constructions to indicate not responding or ignoring.
They met on the road, but neither acknowledged the other.
In the face of his provocation, I chose to ignore him.
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She spoke to me, but I didn't respond.
Don't pay attention to those rumors.
He called me several times, but I didn't respond.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese surname Li.
His surname is Li, and he is my good friend.
Li Ming is a common Chinese name.
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Li is one of the common surnames in China.
There are three classmates with the surname Li in our class.
Teacher Li is our homeroom teacher.