真理 (zhēn lǐ) — truth
Definition
An abstract, principled 'truth' — objective reality or a universal principle, as in scientific or philosophical contexts. Unlike 真相 ('the facts of a case') or 实话 ('honest words'), it isn't about a specific situation.
noun
truth
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 真理。Tā yì shēng dōu zài zhuī qiú zhēn lǐ.He spent his whole life pursuing truth.
- 真理。Kē xué tàn suǒ de mù dì jiù shì xún zhǎo zhēn lǐ.The purpose of scientific exploration is to seek truth.
- 真理。zhēn lǐ Xū yào jīng guò shí jiàn lái jiǎn yàn.Truth needs to be tested through practice.
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