Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
理由
lǐyóu
Description
“理由”是指做一件事或发生一件事的原因。
"理由" refers to the reason for doing or something happening.
当别人问你为什么这样做时，你可以说出你的理由。
When someone asks why you did something, you can give your 理由.
Meanings
理由lǐyóu
reason; cause; justification for something
你迟到的理由是什么？
What is your reason for being late?
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Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason/logic) + 由 (from/cause), together meaning the reasoning behind something.
- Nuance
理由 stresses a justification you give; 原因 is a neutral, factual cause.
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