English–Chinese
“principle” in Chinese
How to say “principle” in Chinese
“Principle” in Chinese is 主义 (zhǔ yì).
A shared banner for connected beliefs or positions, especially when they become a recognizable school of thought.
Example sentences with 主义
中国的社会主义有自己的历史与实践。zhōng guó de shè huì zhǔ yì yǒu zì jǐ de lì shǐ yǔ shí jiàn
Chinese socialism has its own history and practice.
Tips for using 主义
- In conversation, this noun often follows a modifier naming the belief or position, while using it as a bare label for someone else's views can sound dismissive.
Other Chinese words for “principle”
我们应该遵守原则。wǒ men yīng gāi zūn shǒu yuán zé
We should follow the principle.
这台仪器的原理很复杂。zhè tái yí qì de yuán lǐ hěn fù zá
The principle behind this instrument is very complicated.