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lǐyóu

HSK level: HSK 5
Part of speech: Noun

Meanings

reason; justification
cause; excuse

Examples and explanations

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Characters

理
lǐ / mánTo hide or bury something, making it not visible.; to complain or express dissatisfaction (when pronounced as 'mán').
由
yóuby; through; via (indicating agent or method); due to; because of