理论

lùn

Traditional: 理論

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Translation

theory

Word origin

A compound of 理 (lǐ, reason, principle) and 论 (lùn, discourse, to discuss), meaning a reasoned system of ideas.

Origin
compound
Root
理 (lǐ, principle) + 论 (lùn, discourse)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 理

Stroke order for 论

Examples

This is only a theory.

jiàn

Theory and practice are equally important.

His theory makes a lot of sense.

The scientist put forward a new theory.

We should apply theory to real situations.

理论 (lǐ lùn) means theory, a reasoned framework of ideas, often set against 实践 (shí jiàn, practice). It is common in academic and everyday discussion alike.

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