Definition
合情合理 is a set phrase (成语) meaning 'reasonable and sensible' — literally 'accord with emotion, accord with reason'. You use it to describe something that is fair, makes sense both emotionally and logically, or is justifiable in the context of common sense and social norms. It's often applied to decisions, demands, prices, or explanations.
f.e.
fair and reasonablesensiblein accordance with common sense and human feelings
Examples
- 合情合理，。Tā tíchū de yāoqiú hé qíng hé lǐ, wǒmen méiyǒu lǐyóu jùjué.His demands were fair and reasonable — we had no reason to refuse.
- 合情合理，。Zhège jiàgé hé qíng hé lǐ, bù suàn guì.This price is reasonable; it's not expensive.
- 合情合理，。Tā de jiěshì hé qíng hé lǐ, dàjiā dōu jiēshòu le.His explanation was sensible, and everyone accepted it.
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