理
智

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The word 理智 is formed by combining the character 理, meaning "reason" or "principle", with 智, meaning "wisdom" or "intelligence"; the semantic contribution of 理 involves logical order, while 智 provides the aspect of cognitive discernment, together producing a compound that denotes rationality or rational thought.

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他做事很理智。

Tā zuòshì hěn lǐzhì.

He acts very rationally.

面对困难，理智很重要。

Miànduì kùnnán, lǐzhì hěn zhòngyào.

When facing difficulties, rationality is very important.

他理智地分析了情况，然后做出决定。

Tā lǐzhì de fēnxī le qíngkuàng, ránhòu zuò chū juédìng.

He rationally analyzed the situation and then made a decision.

如果你能理智思考，就不会犯这样的错误。

Rúguǒ nǐ néng lǐzhì sīkǎo, jiù bù huì fàn zhèyàng de cuòwù.

If you can think rationally, you won't make such a mistake.

在情感和理智之间找到平衡是成熟的表现。

Zài qínggǎn hé lǐzhì zhī jiān zhǎodào pínghéng shì chéngshú de biǎoxiàn.

Finding a balance between emotion and reason is a sign of maturity.

Word Definition - 理智

lǐ zhì reason; intellect; rationality; rational

Individual Character Details

理 lǐ
智 zhì