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The Chinese word lilun - 理论 - lǐlùn
(theory in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
lǐlùn
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English translations
theory, to argue
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理论 ( lilun / lǐlùn ) in traditional characters
理論
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 理论 ( lilun / lǐlùn ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Zhege lilun hen nan dong.
Zhège lǐlùn hěn nán dǒng.– English translation: This theory is hard to understand.
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logic | also: opinion
理论 ( lilun / lǐlùn ) belongs to the 500 most common composed words in Chinese language (rank 327)
理论 ( lilun / lǐlùn ) belongs to the 500 most common composed words in Chinese language (rank 327)
More words that mean theory in Chinese
xuéshuō ( 学说 )
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