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B1 noun #1,500 가장 일반적인 5분 분량

理由

liyou 상위 1,500

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설명 理由 in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners are just beginning to understand basic questions like 'Why?' (为什么). While 理由 might be slightly advanced for absolute beginners, it is useful to recognize it as the noun form of 'reason'. You will mostly hear it in simple sentences like 'I have a reason' (我有理由). Focus on understanding that when someone asks 为什么, they are looking for a 理由. You don't need to use it actively yet, but recognizing it helps in basic conversations. Practice associating it with the word 因为 (because).

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At the A2 level, you can start using 理由 in simple sentences to explain your actions. You can say things like 'This is my reason' (这是我的理由) or 'I don't have a reason' (我没有理由). You will start noticing it in daily conversations when people explain why they can't attend a party or why they like a certain food. It is a great word to pair with basic verbs like 给 (give) and 找 (find). Try to use it when you want to sound a bit more formal than just saying 因为.

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At the B1 level, 理由 becomes an active part of your vocabulary. You should be able to distinguish it from 原因 (objective cause). You will use it to justify your opinions, explain decisions, and understand others' motivations. You can use phrases like 充分的理由 (sufficient reason) and 毫无理由 (no reason at all). You will encounter it frequently in reading materials, such as news articles or short stories, where characters explain their actions. Mastering its use with adjectives and in complex sentences is key here.

At the B2 level, your use of 理由 should be nuanced and natural. You can debate and argue using this word, employing structures like '以...为理由' (on the grounds of). You will understand its slightly negative connotation when used as 'excuse' (找理由). You should comfortably navigate discussions about policies, personal beliefs, and complex situations where multiple 理由 are presented. You will also easily differentiate it from synonyms like 借口, 动机, and 根据 in both spoken and written contexts.

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At the C1 level, you wield 理由 with native-like precision. You can use it in highly formal contexts, such as legal or academic writing (e.g., 驳回上诉的理由). You understand the cultural weight of the word in Chinese society, where saving face often requires providing a socially acceptable 理由. You can detect sarcasm or skepticism when someone questions another's 理由. Your vocabulary includes advanced collocations and idiomatic expressions related to justification and reasoning.

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At the C2 level, 理由 is fully integrated into your mastery of Chinese rhetoric. You can analyze the philosophical and logical underpinnings of arguments, dissecting the validity of various 理由 in complex texts. You appreciate the etymological depth of 理 and 由. You can flawlessly execute persuasive speeches, academic papers, and sophisticated debates, using 理由 alongside a rich tapestry of synonyms and related concepts to express exact shades of meaning, intent, and causality.

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理由 30초 만에

Means 'reason' or 'justification'.
Used to explain why an action was taken.
Often paired with verbs like 找 (look for) and 给 (give).
Different from 原因 (objective cause).

The Chinese word 理由 (lǐ yóu) translates to 'reason', 'justification', or 'ground' in English. It is a fundamental noun used to explain why something happens, why a decision is made, or the basis for an argument. Understanding 理由 is crucial for expressing your thoughts logically and defending your viewpoints in both casual and formal settings. In everyday conversation, when someone asks 'why' (为什么), the answer usually provides the 理由.

你迟到的理由是什么？

This word is composed of two characters: 理 (lǐ), meaning logic, reason, or principle, and 由 (yóu), meaning cause, origin, or from. Together, they form the concept of a logical origin or a justified cause.

Etymology: 理 represents the veins in jade, extending to logic. 由 represents a sprout growing from a field, extending to origin.

When using 理由, it often implies a subjective justification rather than just an objective scientific cause (which is better suited for 原因).

我没有理由拒绝他。

It is very common to hear phrases like 充分的理由 (sufficient reason) or 毫无理由 (without any reason).

这不是一个好理由。

Collocation: 找理由 (zhǎo lǐ yóu) - to look for an excuse.

In legal and formal contexts, 理由 refers to the grounds on which a case or argument is built.

辞职的理由很复杂。

Usage: Often used with verbs like 给 (give), 找 (find), and 有 (have).

请给我一个相信你的理由。

Overall, mastering 理由 allows learners to navigate complex discussions, explain their motivations, and understand the rationales provided by others in Chinese society. It bridges the gap between simple factual statements and complex logical argumentation.

Using 理由 correctly depends on the verb it pairs with and the context of the sentence. The most common verbs used with 理由 are 有 (to have), 没有 (to not have), 找 (to look for), and 给 (to give).

他总是有很多理由。

When you want to say 'there is no reason to...', you use the structure '没有理由 + verb'.

Structure: 没有理由 + Verb Phrase (No reason to do something)

我们没有理由放弃。

If someone is making excuses, you can say they are '找理由'.

别再为你的失败找理由了。

Adjective Modifiers: 充分的理由 (chōng fèn de lǐ yóu) - ample/sufficient reason.

In formal writing, you might encounter '以...为理由' which means 'on the grounds of...'.

他以生病为理由请假了。

Question Form: 有什么理由...? (What reason is there to...?)

你有什么理由怀疑我？

Practice combining 理由 with different verbs and adjectives to expand your expressive range. It is a highly versatile word that fits seamlessly into both casual chats and professional debates.

The word 理由 is ubiquitous in Chinese-speaking environments, appearing across various media, daily conversations, and professional settings. You will frequently hear it in workplace discussions when employees need to justify their proposals or explain delays.

经理要求我们提供改变计划的理由。

Workplace: Used to demand accountability or explain strategies.

In romantic dramas or movies, characters often use 理由 during emotional confrontations.

爱一个人是不需要理由的。

In news broadcasts and legal reporting, 理由 is used to describe the grounds for a lawsuit or a government policy.

法院驳回了他的上诉，因为理由不充分。

Legal Context: Refers to legal grounds or justifications (上诉理由).

Parents and teachers also use it when scolding children or asking for explanations for bad behavior.

你没做作业的理由是什么？

Everyday Life: Used when declining invitations or explaining personal choices.

我需要一个说服自己的理由。

Whether you are watching a Chinese debate show, reading a news article, or just chatting with friends, 理由 is a core vocabulary word that structures logical discourse.

A frequent mistake learners make is confusing 理由 with 原因 (yuán yīn). While both translate to 'reason', they are used differently. 原因 refers to the objective cause of a fact or phenomenon, whereas 理由 refers to the subjective justification or excuse for an action.

错误：全球变暖的理由是温室气体。(Should be 原因)

Objective vs Subjective: 原因 = Objective cause. 理由 = Subjective justification.

Another mistake is using the wrong measure word. The correct measure word for 理由 is 个 (gè) or 种 (zhǒng).

他给出了一个很好的理由。

Learners also sometimes use 理由 when they mean 目的 (purpose).

错误：我学中文的理由是去中国工作。(Better to use 目的 or 原因)

Purpose vs Reason: If looking forward to a goal, use 目的. If explaining a past/current stance, use 理由.

不要为懒惰找理由。

Collocation Error: Don't say 做理由, say 找理由 or 给理由.

他拒绝的理由很牵强。

By paying attention to whether you are discussing a scientific fact or a personal justification, you can avoid the most common pitfalls associated with this word.

The Chinese language has several words that translate to 'reason' or 'cause', and distinguishing them is key to fluency. The most common similar words are 原因 (yuán yīn) and 借口 (jiè kǒu).

原因 vs 理由: 原因 is objective (cause of a fire). 理由 is subjective (reason for quitting a job).

这是他迟到的理由，但不是堵车的原因。

借口 (jiè kǒu) specifically means 'excuse' and is always negative. 理由 can be neutral, positive, or negative depending on the context.

理由 vs 借口: 理由 can be a valid justification. 借口 is a fake reason to avoid responsibility.

那只是你的借口，不是真正的理由。

Another related word is 缘故 (yuán gù), which is a slightly more literary or formal way to say 'reason' or 'cause', often used in written Chinese.

因为下雨的缘故，我们取消了比赛，这是主要理由。

根据 vs 理由: 根据 means 'basis' or 'foundation', often referring to evidence. 理由 is the logical argument.

你的指控没有根据，也没有理由。

他的犯罪动机很明确，但辩护律师试图寻找无罪的理由。

Understanding these nuances will make your Chinese sound much more native and precise.

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没有理由 + Verb (No reason to...)

以...为理由 (On the grounds of...)

因为...所以... (Because... therefore...)

把...作为理由 (Take... as a reason)

为...找理由 (Find an excuse for...)

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这是我的理由。

This is my reason.

Noun usage.

我有一个理由。

I have a reason.

Verb + Noun.

你的理由是什么？

What is your reason?

Question word 什么.

他没有理由。

He has no reason.

Negation with 没有.

给我一个理由。

Give me a reason.

Imperative.

好理由。

Good reason.

Adjective + Noun.

我不去，理由很简单。

I'm not going, the reason is simple.

Subject of a clause.

因为这个理由。

Because of this reason.

Prepositional phrase.

你迟到的理由是什么？

What is your reason for being late?

Modifier + de + Noun.

我找不到理由。

I can't find a reason.

Potential complement.

这是一个很好的理由。

This is a very good reason.

Adjective phrase modifier.

他有很多理由不来。

He has many reasons not to come.

Reason + verb phrase.

请告诉我你的理由。

Please tell me your reason.

Direct object.

那个理由不可信。

That reason is not believable.

Subject + Adjective.

我们没有理由生气。

We have no reason to be angry.

没有理由 + Verb.

她给的理由很奇怪。

The reason she gave is strange.

Relative clause modifying noun.

他拒绝了我的邀请，但没有说明理由。

He declined my invitation but didn't state the reason.

说明 + 理由.

你必须为你的行为提供充分的理由。

You must provide a sufficient reason for your behavior.

充分的 + 理由.

别再为你的失败找理由了！

Stop finding excuses for your failure!

为...找理由.

我没有任何理由怀疑他。

I don't have any reason to doubt him.

没有任何理由 + Verb.

辞职的理由是他想换个环境。

The reason for resigning is that he wants a change of environment.

Noun phrase as subject.

只要有正当理由，你可以请假。

As long as you have a valid reason, you can take leave.

正当 + 理由.

爱一个人是不需要理由的。

Loving someone doesn't need a reason.

不需要 + 理由.

他以生病为理由，没有参加会议。

He used being sick as a reason not to attend the meeting.

以...为理由.

法院驳回了他的上诉，因为理由不成立。

The court rejected his appeal because the reasons were invalid.

理由 + 成立/不成立.

尽管他给出了各种理由，大家还是不相信他。

Even though he gave various reasons, everyone still didn't believe him.

给出 + 各种理由.

我们有充分的理由相信，这个项目会成功。

We have ample reason to believe this project will succeed.

有充分的理由 + Verb.

他把天气不好作为取消活动的理由。

He used bad weather as the reason to cancel the event.

把...作为...的理由.

毫无理由地指责别人是不对的。

Accusing others without any reason is wrong.

毫无理由地 + Verb.

这个决定背后的理由非常复杂。

The reasons behind this decision are very complex.

...背后的理由.

你需要更有说服力的理由来支持你的观点。

You need a more persuasive reason to support your viewpoint.

有说服力的 + 理由.

不要把缺乏经验当成逃避责任的理由。

Don't use lack of experience as a reason to avoid responsibility.

当成...的理由.

该政策的出台有其深刻的历史和现实理由。

The introduction of this policy has profound historical and practical reasons.

深刻的...理由.

辩方律师提出了几点抗辩理由，试图推翻指控。

The defense lawyer raised several grounds for defense, attempting to overturn the charges.

抗辩理由.

以国家安全为理由进行贸易限制，引发了国际争议。

Trade restrictions on the grounds of national security sparked international controversy.

以...为理由 + Action.

他那套看似冠冕堂皇的理由，实则经不起推敲。

His seemingly high-sounding reasons actually cannot withstand scrutiny.

冠冕堂皇的理由.

在缺乏正当理由的情况下，单方面终止合同构成违约。

In the absence of valid reasons, unilaterally terminating the contract constitutes a breach.

缺乏正当理由的情况下.

任何冠以“为了你好”的理由，都不能成为剥夺自由的借口。

Any reason labeled 'for your own good' cannot become an excuse to deprive freedom.

冠以...的理由.

探究其背后的深层理由，我们不难发现利益分配的不均。

Exploring the deep reasons behind it, it's not hard to find the uneven distribution of interests.

深层理由.

他的辞职信中陈述的理由避重就轻，掩盖了真实的矛盾。

The reasons stated in his resignation letter avoided the main issues and covered up the real conflicts.

陈述的理由.

哲学探讨中，纯粹理性的理由往往难以完全解释人类的感性行为。

In philosophical discussions, purely rational reasons often struggle to fully explain human emotional behavior.

纯粹理性的理由.

法律条文的修订必须基于充分的法理理由和广泛的社会共识。

The revision of legal provisions must be based on sufficient jurisprudential grounds and broad social consensus.

法理理由.

那些看似荒谬的举动，在特定的文化语境下，或许有着自洽的理由。

Those seemingly absurd actions may have self-consistent reasons within a specific cultural context.

自洽的理由.

历史学家试图在浩如烟海的史料中，拼凑出帝国衰亡的根本理由。

Historians attempt to piece together the fundamental reasons for the empire's decline from voluminous historical records.

根本理由.

以所谓“不可抗力”为理由推卸责任，在商业伦理上是站不住脚的。

Shirking responsibility on the grounds of so-called 'force majeure' is untenable in business ethics.

以...为理由推卸责任.

在存在主义看来，个体的选择无需外在的先验理由，选择本身即赋予其意义。

From an existentialist perspective, an individual's choice requires no external a priori reason; the choice itself endows it with meaning.

先验理由.

判决书详尽阐述了裁判理由，体现了司法公开与程序正义。

The verdict elaborated on the reasons for the judgment, reflecting judicial transparency and procedural justice.

裁判理由.

剥离了意识形态的包装，其发动战争的唯一真实理由便是对资源的掠夺。

Stripped of ideological packaging, the only real reason for launching the war is the plundering of resources.

真实理由.

동의어

原因借口据理依据辩解说辞

반의어

事实结果

자주 쓰는 조합

充分的理由

毫无理由

寻找理由

拒绝的理由

给出理由

正当理由

唯一理由

成立的理由

解释理由

各种理由

자주 쓰는 구문

找理由

没有理由

以...为理由

有什么理由

给出理由

充分理由

正当理由

毫无理由

成立的理由

唯一理由

자주 혼동되는 단어

理由 vs 原因

理由 vs 借口

理由 vs 目的

관용어 및 표현

"理直气壮"

"强词夺理"

"顺理成章"

"言之成理"

"据理力争"

"合情合理"

"理所当然"

"无理取闹"

"名正言顺"

"天经地义"

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nuance

Can mean 'excuse' if used with verbs like 找 (find/look for).

formality

Can be used in both highly formal (legal) and very informal (casual excuses) contexts.

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Using 理由 instead of 原因 for objective facts (e.g., the reason for the rain).
Using 理由 as a verb (e.g., 我理由他 - incorrect).
Using the wrong measure word (e.g., 一只理由 - incorrect, use 一个).
Confusing 理由 with 目的 (purpose).
Saying 做理由 instead of 找理由 (to make an excuse).

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Noun Usage

Remember that 理由 is a noun. It cannot be used as an adjective or verb. Always pair it with appropriate verbs like 有, 没有, 找, or 给.

Collocations

Memorize the phrase 充分的理由 (sufficient reason). It will instantly make your Chinese sound more advanced and natural.

Making Excuses

If you want to tell someone to stop making excuses, say '别找理由了！' (Bié zhǎo lǐ yóu le!). It's a very common native expression.

Formal Writing

In essays, use '其理由如下' (The reasons are as follows) to introduce a list of arguments. It is highly professional.

Context Clues

When listening, if you hear 理由, expect the speaker to provide a subjective defense or explanation of their actions, not just a scientific fact.

Saving Face

In China, giving a polite 理由 is better than a direct refusal. Even if the reason is a white lie, it preserves harmony.

理由 vs 借口

If you believe someone's reason is fake, call it a 借口 (excuse). If you are neutral or believe it, call it a 理由.

Tone Sandhi

Both 理 (lǐ) and 由 (yóu) are straightforward, but remember 理 is a full 3rd tone. Practice the dip and rise before the 2nd tone of 由.

Legal Texts

In news or legal texts, 理由 often translates to 'grounds' (e.g., grounds for divorce, grounds for appeal).

Character Breakdown

Think of 理 as 'logic' and 由 as 'from'. 理由 is where the logic comes from—the reason!

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Lee (理) and Yo (由) always have a REASON for being late.

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Using 找理由 implies someone is making excuses to avoid responsibility, which is frowned upon.

Providing a socially acceptable 理由 is crucial for maintaining harmony.

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"你学中文的理由是什么？"

"你觉得他迟到的理由可信吗？"

"给我一个买这个的理由。"

"你为什么总是找理由？"

"辞职的最好理由是什么？"

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Write about a time you had to give a difficult reason for your actions.

List three reasons why you are learning Chinese.

Describe a situation where someone gave a bad excuse (理由).

What is your reason for waking up early today?

Explain the reasons behind your favorite hobby.

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原因 refers to the objective, factual cause of something (e.g., the cause of a fire). 理由 refers to a subjective justification, motive, or excuse provided by a person (e.g., the reason for quitting a job). Use 原因 for science and facts, use 理由 for human actions and arguments.

Yes, especially when paired with the verb 找 (to look for). '找理由' often translates to 'making excuses'. However, 理由 itself is neutral; it depends on the context and adjectives used.

The most common measure word is 个 (gè), as in 一个理由 (one reason). You can also use 种 (zhǒng) for 'a kind of reason', or sometimes 条 (tiáo) when listing reasons in a formal document.

You can say 毫无理由 (háo wú lǐ yóu), which means 'without any reason at all'. For example, 毫无理由地生气 means 'getting angry for no reason'.

It is highly versatile. It can be used in casual conversations ('What's your reason?') and in highly formal legal documents ('Grounds for appeal'). The formality depends on the surrounding words.

It is generally incorrect to use 理由 for natural events. For example, you shouldn't say 'The reason for the earthquake is...' using 理由. You must use 原因 for natural, objective causes.

The standard collocation is 充分的理由 (chōng fèn de lǐ yóu). This is very common in both spoken and written Chinese when defending an argument.

This is a formal structure meaning 'on the grounds of...' or 'using... as a reason'. For example, 以生病为理由 means 'on the grounds of being sick'.

No, 理由 is strictly a noun. You must use it with verbs like 有 (have), 找 (find), 给 (give), or 解释 (explain).

理直气壮 (lǐ zhí qì zhuàng) is a great idiom. It means 'one is bold and confident when one's cause is just' or 'to speak with the confidence of being in the right'.

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