在理 (zài lǐ) — reasonable, sensible, right
Definition
Used to praise an argument, suggestion, or remark as logical and well-grounded ('reasonable, makes sense'). Tends to describe the quality of what someone says, more colloquial than 有道理.
adjective
reasonablesensibleright
Examples
- 在理，。Nǐ zhè huà shuō dé zài lǐ, wǒ wán quán tóng yì.What you said is reasonable; I completely agree.
- 在理，。Tā de jiàn yì hěn zài lǐ, wǒ men àn tā shuō de zuò ba.His suggestion is very sensible; let's do as he says.
- ，在理。Suī rán tīng qǐ lái yǒu diǎn qí guài, dàn qí shí hěn zài lǐ.Although it sounds a bit strange, it's actually very reasonable.
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