理由 meaning and pronunciation

理由
Simplified/traditional word

理由 English definition

lǐ yóu

  • reason
  • grounds
  • justification
  • CL:个

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  • (lǐ): texture; grain (of wood); inner essence; intrinsic order; reason; logic; truth; science; natural science (esp. physics); to manage; to pay attention to; to run (affairs); to handle; to put in order; to tidy up;
  • (yóu): to follow; from; it is for...to; reason; cause; because of; due to; to; to leave it (to sb); by (introduces passive verb);