theory in Chinese
theory in Chinese is 理論 — theory means a set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
theory in Chinese
理論
Pronounced: lǐ lùn
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
What does "theory" mean?
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noun A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
"Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence."
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noun A personal guess or unproven idea about why something happened.
"My theory is that he simply forgot about the meeting."
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noun The underlying principles of a subject, as distinct from its practical application.
"She understands music theory but struggles to play an instrument."
theory in a sentence
- Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence.
- Scientists developed a new theory to explain the data.
- My theory is that he simply forgot about the meeting.
- She understands music theory but struggles to play an instrument.
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What is "theory" in Chinese?
"theory" in Chinese is 理論. theory means: A set of ideas that explains facts or phenomena and has been supported by evidence.
How do you pronounce 理論?
"theory" in Chinese is 理論, pronounced "lǐ lùn".
How do you use "theory" in a sentence?
Example: "Darwin's theory of evolution is supported by extensive evidence." In Chinese, "theory" is 理論.
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