合理 (hé lǐ) — reasonable, rational, sensible, fair
Definition
合理 means 'reasonable, rational' — typically of plans, prices, or explanations that make logical sense. 公平 and 公正 focus on people being treated fairly, while 理智 and 理性 describe a person's calm, level-headed thinking.
adjective
reasonablerationalsensiblefair
Examples
- 合理，。Zhè ge jià gé hěn hé lǐ, wǒ jué dìng mǎi le.This price is very reasonable, I've decided to buy it.
- ，。Tā de jiě shì bù hé lǐ, méi rén xiāng xìn tā.His explanation is not reasonable; nobody believes him.
- 合理。Wǒ men yào hé lǐ dì ān pái gōng zuò shí wèn.We need to reasonably arrange our work time.
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