HSK · Level 22
135 words
Chinese word
常理
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng lǐ
Meaning
- nouncommon sense
Example
这件事不符合常理。zhè jiàn shì bù fú hé cháng lǐ
This matter goes against common sense.
More examples
他的行为有悖常理，让人感到疑惑。tā de xíng wéi yǒu bèi cháng lǐ ràng rén gǎn dào yí huò
His behavior goes against common sense and leaves people puzzled.
Core concept
The unwritten logic that helps people recognize when a situation falls outside normal expectations.
Common phrases
符合常理fú hé cháng lǐ
conform to common sense
有悖常理yǒu bèi cháng lǐ
go against common sense
Similar words
常识cháng shí: Common knowledge and basic judgment used in everyday life.
道理dào lǐ: The underlying reason or sound principle behind something.
规矩guī jǔ: Accepted customs and rules for behavior in a group or society.
逻辑luó jí: A clear connection between ideas in thinking or argument.
Definition in Chinese
人们普遍认为正确或合乎情理的道理和判断依据。rén men pǔ biàn rèn wéi zhèng què huò hé hū qíng lǐ de dào lǐ hé pàn duàn yī jù
Word origin
常 (cháng, "usual") + 理 (lǐ, "reason") joins what normally happens with the reasoning behind it, creating a word for a generally accepted judgment standard.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, it is useful for assessing explanations and behavior when the question is whether the facts fit together, not whether the speaker personally likes the result.