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
physical property
physical therapy; physiotherapy
physical therapy; physiotherapy
physical therapy; physiotherapy
physical composition
physical composition
physical quantity
intensive care
intensive care
special care; intensive nursing
special care; intensive nursing
King Richard the Lionheart of England
Richard the Lionheart, King of England
veterinary pathology
veterinary pathology
profound theory
William Lang, British naval adviser
rational neutral person; fence-sitter
council
director general
Ricoh, Japanese imaging and electronics company
reason
reason
logic; principle
logic; principle