Writing
理念 (lǐ niàn) — how to say "idea" in Chinese
理念
Idea, concept
noun
Character composition
理
principle, to manage
念
to think, to read
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
教育理念
jiào yù lǐ niàn
educational philosophy
经营理念
jīng yíng lǐ niàn
business philosophy
Examples
他的教育理念影响了很多学生。
His educational philosophy influenced many students.
这是我的理念。
This is my idea.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "idea" in Chinese?
"idea" in Chinese is 理念 (lǐ niàn).
理念 meaning in English
理念 (lǐ niàn) means "Idea, concept".
How is 理念 pronounced?
It is pronounced lǐ niàn (written as li nian, linian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "idea" in Chinese characters?
It is written 理念: 理 has 11 strokes, 念 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 理念?
理念 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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