理论
lǐlùn
theory
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 理论必须联系实际。Theory must be linked to practice.
- 他提出了一种新的理论。He put forward a new theory.
Collocations
理论知识理论联系实际科学理论基础理论
Mnemonic
理 lǐ "principle" + 论 lùn "to discuss": a reasoned discussion of principles, i.e. theory. 论 has 讠 "speech".
Related
理念观点实践学说
Quick check
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