照理 (zhào lǐ) — according to reason; normally; as a rule

Definition

Means 'normally / as things should stand' — states what would reasonably be true or expected, often followed by a contrast with the actual situation (照理…但…).

adverb

according to reasonnormallyas a rule

Examples

照理，。
zhào lǐ, Tā yīng gāi yǐ jīng dào jiā le.
Normally, he should already be home.
照理，。
zhào lǐ Zhè zhǒng wèn tí bù nán jiě jué, dàn jīn tiān de qíng kuàng yǒu diǎn tè shū.
According to reason, this kind of problem isn't hard to solve, but today's situation is a bit special.
照理，，。
zhào lǐ Wǒ bú huì tóng yì, dàn kàn zài nǐ de miàn zi shàng, zhè cì jiù suàn le.
Normally I wouldn't agree, but for your sake, I'll let it go this time.