reason; to manage; to handle

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 89th character
Radical ⽟ (96.7)
Strokes 11
Index # 2157

Definitions

理 lǐ
  1. 1. reason
  2. 2. to manage
  3. 3. to handle
  4. 4. to put in order
  5. 5. to tidy up
  6. 6. to pay attention to
  7. 7. to run (affairs)
  8. 8. logic
  9. 9. truth
  10. 10. science
  11. 11. texture
  12. 12. grain (of wood)
  13. 13. intrinsic order
  14. 14. inner essence
  15. 15. natural science (esp. physics)

Stroke order

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Words containing 理

Word Meaning
against reason; incredible; (modern) unnatural
against reason; incredible; (modern) unnatural
to govern the country; to manage state affairs
to govern the country; to manage state affairs
kitchen counter (generally including sink, food preparation area and gas range) (Tw)
to purge the ranks
to purge the ranks
fusion cuisine (Tw)
fusion cuisine (Tw)
unreasonable; irrational
make trouble for no reason; be unreasonable
irrational number
Wireless transmission regulatory commission
Wireless transmission regulatory commission
hot treatment (e.g. of metal)
to adjust; to adapt; to harmonize
property management
property management
logistics
physical chemistry
physics
physicist
physical layer
physical layer
physical property