理由 lǐyóu Reason

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Measure word: 个

Stroke order

理由 is written in 16 strokes across 2 characters.

理由 — the Chinese character for Reason (lǐyóu), stroke diagram — Stroke diagram for 理由 — Reason

理 — 11 strokes
由 — 5 strokes

Senses

reason
grounds
justification

Characters in 理由

理 lǐ — texture; grain (of wood); inner essence
由 yóu — to follow; from; because of; due to

Character meanings from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Related words

理由 is pronounced lǐyóu and means “Reason”.

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