论理 (lún) — to argue (with someone) in order to settle a matter; to have it out
Definition
论理 means to argue or reason something out in order to settle a disagreement — calmer and more rational than 吵架 ('to quarrel'). Often reduplicated as 论理论理 when urging a proper discussion.
verb
to argue (with someone) in order to settle a matterto have it out
Examples
- 。Zhè jiàn shì nǐ bì xū zhǎo tā lùn lǐ lùn lǐ.You must go and have it out with him about this matter.
- 。Tā men liǎ zài huì yì shì lǐ lùn lǐ le bàn tiān.The two of them argued it out in the conference room for a long time.
- ，。Yǔ qí zhēng chǎo, bù rú hǎo hǎo lùn lǐ.Rather than quarreling, it's better to have a proper argument to settle things.
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