reason; logic; rationale
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the logic or reason behind things; the rationale of affairs; common sense
Refers to the underlying principles that govern how things work or how situations ought to be handled. Often used in contexts discussing human affairs and judgment.
Tā他
shì是
gè个
míng明
bai白
shì事
lǐ理
de的
rén人
，
cóng从
bù不
hú胡
jiǎo搅
mán蛮
chán缠
。
He is a sensible person who never acts unreasonably.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
shuō说
fǎ法
bù不
hé合
shì事
lǐ理
，
gēn根
běn本
xíng行
bù不
tōng通
。
This argument is illogical and simply won't work.
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Chǔ处
shì事
yào要
tōng通
dá达
shì事
lǐ理
，
bù不
néng能
gǎn感
qíng情
yòng用
shì事
。
One must be sensible in handling affairs, not letting emotions dictate actions.