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原理
yuánlǐ
Description
"原理"是指一件事情最基本的道理或规则。
"原理" refers to the most basic truth or rule of something.
我们常在科学课上学习各种原理。
We often study various 原理 in science class.
Meanings
原理yuánlǐ
basic principle; fundamental law or theory
老师给我们讲了这台机器的工作原理。
The teacher explained to us how this machine works.
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Notes
- Etymology
原 (origin/source) + 理 (reason/principle), literally "fundamental reason."
- Nuance
原理 is scientific/theoretical, while 原则 (yuánzé) means a rule of conduct.
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