Chinese

yuánlǐ
Meaning: principle; theory
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

原
理

Example sentences

This machine is designed based on the leverage principle.
他從這些原理中演繹出另一個數學公式。
他从这些原理中演绎出另一个数学公式。
He deduced another mathematical formula from these principles.
槓桿原理在生活中非常有用。
杠杆原理在生活中非常有用。
The lever principle is very useful in life.
老師舉例說明了這個複雜的科學原理。
老师举例说明了这个复杂的科学原理。
The teacher illustrated this complex scientific principle with examples.

Usage Notes

Refers to a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

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