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理论

Traditional: 理論

lǐ lùn

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lǐ lùn · lei5 leon6 (Jyutping)

  1. theory
  2. CL:個|个[ge4]
  3. to argue
  4. to take notice of

Definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · snapshot 2026-10-09. Display: consolidated readings, linked characters and marked pinyin. Original data

Character breakdown

理

Meaning
reason, logic; manage
Radical
王
Strokes
11
Components
⿰王里
Cangjie
MGWG
Four-corner
1611.4

论

Meaning
debate; discuss; discourse
Radical
讠
Strokes
6
Components
⿰讠仑
Cangjie
IVOP
Four-corner
3871

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