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principle in Chinese

principle in Chinese is 原理, 原则 — principle means a fundamental rule, belief, or truth that guides behaviour or reasoning.

principle in Chinese

原理
noun
Pronounced: yuán lǐ
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
原则
noun
Pronounced: yuán zé
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.

What does "principle" mean?

  1. noun A fundamental rule, belief, or truth that guides behaviour or reasoning.
    "Honesty is one of her core principles."

principle in a sentence

  • Honesty is one of her core principles.
  • The machine works on the principle of magnetic repulsion.

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What is "principle" in Chinese?

"principle" in Chinese is 原理, 原则. principle means: A fundamental rule, belief, or truth that guides behaviour or reasoning.

How do you pronounce 原理?

"principle" in Chinese is 原理, pronounced "yuán lǐ".

How do you use "principle" in a sentence?

Example: "Honesty is one of her core principles." In Chinese, "principle" is 原理, 原则.

Are there other ways to say "principle" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "principle": 原理, 原则.

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