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理由
lǐyóu
Description
“理由”就是你做一件事的原因。
"理由" is the reason why you do something.
别人问你为什么的时候，你可以说出你的理由。
When others ask you why, you can give your 理由.
Meanings
理由lǐyóu
reason; grounds; justification
你迟到的理由是什么？
What is your reason for being late?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason/logic) + 由 (cause/from), together meaning the basis for something.
- Nuance
理由 stresses justification you can state, while 原因 is a neutral cause.
In videos
“我们会给对方假定一些理由，”
“他们选的点通常还会有一些不得不去的理由”
“他们会说一些让你很难拒绝的理由”
“就是这个理由”
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