Chinese

lǐyóu
Meaning: reason; grounds; cause
Part of Speech: Noun

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理
由

Example sentences

Can you tell me the reason why you want to resign?
他沒有任何理由拒絕。
他没有任何理由拒绝。
He has no reason whatsoever to refuse.
他有正當理由拒絕這個要求。
他有正当理由拒绝这个要求。
He has a legitimate reason to refuse this request.
他為了掩飾錯誤而編造了這麼可笑的理由。
他为了掩饰错误而编造了这么可笑的理由。
He made up such a ridiculous reason to cover up his mistake.
他因為健康的理由,已經素食好幾年了。
他因为健康的理由,已经素食好几年了。
He has been a vegetarian for several years for health reasons.

Usage Notes

Refers to the underlying logic or cause for an action or decision.

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