理由

lǐ yóu

个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. reason
2. grounds
3. justification

Word relationships

Related words

2 items

借口

jiè kǒu

to use as an excuse

虚假的理由

说法

shuō fǎ

to expound Buddhist teachings

陈述的理由，较模糊

Synonyms

1 item

原因

yuán yīn

cause

作为解释的根据，较口语化

Usage notes

Collocations

常用搭配为“没有理由”，“有理由相信”，很少单独做宾语。

Grammar

Guides that feature 理由

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Limiting with 无非 and 不过

Use 无非 and 不过 to say what something amounts to, often with a skeptical tone.

Reading: lǐ yóu Open guide

HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Moreover with 何况

Use 何况 to build persuasive HSK 6 reasoning.

Reading: lǐ yóu Open guide

Example Sentences

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你没有理由这样做。

You have no reason to do this.

沒有理由生氣。

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Words Containing 理由

充足理由律

chōng zú lǐ yóu lǜ

sufficient grounds (law)

正当理由

zhèng dàng lǐ yóu

proper reason

Child Words of 理由

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