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照理
zhàolǐ
Description
照理是说，一件事按照道理或常识，应该会怎么样。
照理 means that something should happen according to reason or common sense.
人们常说“照理说”，后面加上他们觉得应该发生的事。
People often say "照理说" followed by what they think should happen.
Meanings
照理zhàolǐ
by rights; logically speaking; according to reason
照理说，他现在应该到家了。
He should be home by now.
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Notes
- Etymology
照 (according to) + 理 (reason/logic), literally "following reason."
- Nuance
often used as 照理说, introducing an expectation that may not match reality.
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