Writing
理论 (lǐ lùn) — how to say "theory" in Chinese
理论
Theory
noun · verb
Character composition
理
principle
论
discourse
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
言
Speech
#149 · yán · 7 strokes
Collocations
理论联系实际
lǐlùn liánxì shíjì
integrate theory with practice
理论基础
lǐlùn jīchǔ
theoretical foundation
Examples
在开始实践之前，我们需要先理解这个项目背后的基本理论。
Before starting practice, we need to first understand the basic theories behind this project.
学习理论
To study theory.
Frequently asked questions
Theory meaning in Chinese
"theory" in Chinese is 理论 (lǐ lùn).
理论 meaning in English
理论 (lǐ lùn) means "Theory".
How is 理论 pronounced?
It is pronounced lǐ lùn (written as li lun, lilun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "theory" in Chinese characters?
It is written 理论: 理 has 11 strokes, 论 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 理论?
理论 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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