Meaning of lǐ:
理
texture; grain (of wood); inner essence; intrinsic order; reason; logic; truth; science; natural science (esp. physics)
Zhè kuài shítou de biǎomiàn yǒu hěn tèbié de lǐ.
这块石头的表面有很特别的理。
This stone has a very special texture on its surface.
Zhè kuài mùtóu yǒu qīngxī de mù lǐ.
这块木头有清晰的木理。
This piece of wood has a clear grain.
Zhè dào tí hěn nán lǐjiě tā de lǐ.
这道题很难理解它的理。
This problem is very difficult to understand its essence.
Tā yánjiū zìrán de nèizài lǐ.
他研究自然的内在理。
He studies the intrinsic order of nature.
Tā de jiěshì zhōng quēshǎo hélǐ de lǐyóu.
他的解释中缺少合理的理由。
His explanation lacks a reasonable reason.
Zhè jiàn shìqíng de lǐyóu hěn qīngchǔ.
这件事情的理由很清楚。
The logic behind this matter is very clear.
Wǒmen yīnggāi zhuīqiú zhēn lǐ.
我们应该追求真理。
We should pursue the truth.
Wǒ duì huàxué hěn gǎn xìngqù, yóuqí shì wùlǐ.
我对化学很感兴趣，尤其是物理。
I am very interested in chemistry, especially in physics.
Wǒ xǐhuān lǐkē, yīnwèi tā ràng wǒ liǎojiě shìjiè de yùnzuò.
我喜欢理科，因为它让我了解世界的运作。
I like natural science because it helps me understand how the world works.
to manage; to pay attention to; to run (affairs); to handle; to put in order; to tidy up
Tā měi tiān huā hěn duō shí jiān lái lǐ tā de shū.
他每天花很多时间来理他的书。
He spends a lot of time every day organizing his books.
Tā hěn shǎo lǐ wǒ.
他很少理我。
He rarely pays attention to me.
Tā zhīdào rúhé guǎnlǐ zhè jiā gōngsī.
他知道如何管理这家公司。
He knows how to manage this company.
Tā hěn lěngjìng de chǔlǐ zhè jiàn shìqíng.
她很冷静地处理这件事情。
She handled the matter very calmly.
Tā zhèngzài bǎ fángjiān lǐ hǎo.
他正在把房间理好。
He is tidying up the room.
Wǒ jīntiān zhěnglǐ le zhěnggè fángjiān, wǒ xūyào bǎ tā lǐ de gèng zhěngjié.
我今天整理了整个房间，我需要把它理得更整洁。
I tidied up the entire room today, I need to make it even tidier.
