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理论

理论 in English: theory; to argue

lǐ lùn

theory; to argue

HSK 52 syllablestones: 3 + 4

How to pronounce 理论

lǐ lùn (without tone marks: li lun). lǐ is a third (low, dipping) tone; lùn is a fourth (sharply falling) tone.

Characters in 理论

理 lǐ
texture; grain (of wood); inner essence
论 lùn
abbr. for 論語|论语[Lun2 yu3], The Analects (of Confucius)

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