原理 (yuán lǐ) — principle; theory
Definition
原理 is a technical/academic 'principle' — how a system works (科学原理, 基本原理). 原则 is more about rules or standards of conduct; 道理 is everyday reasoning or common sense.
noun
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Examples
- 原理。Zhè ge yuán lǐ hěn jiǎn dān.This principle is very simple.
- 原理。Tā zhèng zài xué xí zì rán yuán lǐ.He is learning the principles of nature.
- 原理。Wǒ men yào xiān liǎo jiě jī běn yuán lǐ.We need to first understand the basic principles.
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