theory; to argue based on reason
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
theory; system of ideas explaining something
formalRefers to a structured set of principles or a scientific model. Often paired with 实践 (practice).
Ài爱
yīn因
sī斯
tǎn坦
de的
xiāng相
duì对
lùn论
shì是
yī一
gè个
wěi伟
dà大
de的
kē科
xué学
lǐ理
lùn论
。
Einstein's theory of relativity is a great scientific theory.
Xué学
xí习
Mǎ马
kè克
sī思
zhǔ主
yì义
zhé哲
xué学
lǐ理
lùn论
。
Study Marxist philosophical theory.
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Tā他
de的
tí提
yì议
zài在
lǐ理
lùn论
shàng上
chéng成
lì立
，
dàn但
shí实
jiàn践
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
nán难
。
His proposal is valid in theory, but very difficult to put into practice.
verb
to argue based on reason; to reason; to debate a point
Often used in contexts like debates or disputes, especially when someone argues logically but perhaps without practical consideration. The example from the input suggests a formal, precise style of argument.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
gēn跟
rén人
jiù就
gè各
zhǒng种
wèn问
tí题
lǐ理
lùn论
。
He likes to argue about various issues with people.
Tā他
lǐ理
lùn论
jīng精
dāng当
，
shuō说
dé得
duì对
fāng方
yǎ哑
kǒu口
wú无
yán言
。
His arguments were precise and apt, leaving the other party speechless.
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Bié别
guāng光
lǐ理
lùn论
，
ná拿
chū出
shí实
jì际
fāng方
àn案
lái来
。
Don't just argue based on theory; come up with a practical plan.