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物理

Word · Noun

inherent laws; physics

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

noun

inherent laws of things; logic; reason; principle

formal

Often used in classical or formal contexts, particularly in set phrases such as 人情物理 (human relations and the logic of things).

Tā他
shēn深
tōng通
rén人
qíng情
wù物
lǐ理
 。

He thoroughly understands human relations and the logic of things.

Gé格
wù物
zhì致
zhī知
 ,
jí即
tuī推
jiū究
shì事
wù物
wù物
lǐ理
ér而
huò获
dé得
zhī知
shi识
 。

To investigate things and extend knowledge is to study the principles of things and acquire understanding.

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Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
bù不
fú符
hé合
wù物
lǐ理
 。

This matter doesn't conform to reason.

2.

noun

physics (the natural science that studies matter, energy, and their interactions)

Abbreviated form of 物理学. Refers to the scientific discipline studying matter, energy, force, and motion.

Wǒ我
zài在
dà大
xué学
xué学
wù物
lǐ理
 。

I study physics at university.

Wù物
lǐ理
shì是
yī一
mén门
jī基
chǔ础
kē科
xué学
 。

Physics is a fundamental science.

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Wǒ我
men们
míng明
tiān天
yǒu有
wù物
lǐ理
shí实
yàn验
 。

We have a physics experiment tomorrow.

Tā他
wù物
lǐ理
chéng成
jì绩
hěn很
hǎo好
 。

His physics grades are very good.