Writing
理由 (lǐ yóu) — how to say "reason" in Chinese
理由
Reason, grounds
noun
Character composition
理
reason
由
due to, cause
Radicals / Keys
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
找理由
zhǎo lǐyóu
find a reason
充分的理由
chōngfèn de lǐyóu
sufficient reason
Examples
如果你不能按时完成任务，必须给我一个充分的理由来解释原因。
If you cannot complete the task on time, you must give me a sufficient reason to explain why.
没有理由
No reason.
Frequently asked questions
How to say reason in Mandarin?
"reason" in Chinese is 理由 (lǐ yóu).
理由 meaning in English
理由 (lǐ yóu) means "Reason, grounds".
How is 理由 pronounced?
It is pronounced lǐ yóu (written as li you, liyou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "reason" in Chinese characters?
It is written 理由: 理 has 11 strokes, 由 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 理由?
理由 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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