理
论

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The word 理论 is formed by combining the character 理, which denotes "principle" or "reason", with 论, which signifies "discussion" or "discourse". Their semantic integration yields a compound where 理 substantiates the subject matter as fundamental truths, while 论 imparts the notion of analytical exposition, together conveying the meaning of "theory" as a structured system of ideas.

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这个理论很简单。

Zhège lǐlùn hěn jiǎndān.

This theory is very simple.

我们需要理解这个理论。

Wǒmen xūyào lǐjiě zhège lǐlùn.

We need to understand this theory.

理论必须与实践相结合。

Lǐlùn bìxū yǔ shíjiàn xiāng jiéhé.

Theory must be combined with practice.

虽然这个理论很复杂，但是很有用。

Suīrán zhège lǐlùn hěn fùzá, dànshì hěn yǒuyòng.

Although this theory is complex, it is very useful.

科学家们正在验证这个新理论的正确性。

Kēxuéjiāmen zhèngzài yànzhèng zhège xīn lǐlùn de zhèngquèxìng.

Scientists are verifying the correctness of this new theory.

Word Definition - 理论

lǐ lùn theory; CL:個|个[gè]; to argue; to take notice of

Individual Character Details

理 lǐ
论 lún, lùn