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理论
lǐlùn
Description
"理论"是指关于某个事情的系统的想法或说明，常常和"实践"一起用。
"理论" refers to a systematic idea or explanation about something, often used together with "实践".
我们在学校学很多理论，也要在工作中用。
We learn a lot of 理论 at school and also need to apply it at work.
Meanings
理论lǐlùn
theory; systematic set of ideas
这个理论很难懂。
This theory is hard to understand.
理论lǐlùn
to argue or reason with someone
他去和老板理论。
He went to argue with the boss.
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Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason/logic) + 论 (discourse/discussion), literally "discussion of principles."
- Nuance
as a verb, 理论 means to confront and argue over right and wrong.
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