HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
理 — reason
- Reading
- lǐ
- Meaning
- reason; logic; manage; deal with
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
理 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is lǐ and it means reason; logic; manage; deal with. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
理 appears in everyday chinese words such as 理 (reason, logic, manage), 经理 (manager) and 修理 (repair, fix).
Chinese words containing 理
Frequently asked questions
What does 理 mean in Chinese?
理 means reason; logic; manage; deal with in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 理 read?
理 is read lǐ. Reading it inside real words — 理 and 经理 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 理 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 理 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 理 in a word?
A common word containing 理 is 理 (lǐ) — "reason, logic, manage". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 理 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 理 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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