Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Reasonable; logical: "đáo lý" describes something that is based on or in accordance with sound reasoning, logic, or common sense. It implies that a statement, argument, or action is well-founded and makes sense.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lập luận của anh ấy rất đáo lý. (His argument is very reasonable/logical.)
  • Đề xuất đó nghe có vẻ đáo lý. (That proposal sounds logical.)
  • Cô ấy đưa ra một lời giải thích đáo lý cho sự việc. (She gave a reasonable explanation for the incident.)

Advanced Usage

• "một cách đáo lý": in a reasonable/logical manner.
  • Anh ta phân tích vấn đề một cách đáo lý. (He analyzed the problem in a logical manner.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hợp lý (adj): reasonable, rational. This is a more common synonym.
• Có lý (adj): having reason, sensible. Often used in similar contexts.
• Logic (adj): logical. A direct loanword used in academic or formal contexts.

Synonyms

• Hợp lý: reasonable, rational.
• Có căn cứ: well-founded, based on grounds.
• Có lý lẽ: reasoned, having sound arguments.

Antonyms

• Vô lý: unreasonable, illogical.
• Phi lý: irrational, absurd.
• Không hợp lý: unreasonable.

Notes on Usage

• "Đáo lý" is a formal and somewhat literary term. In everyday conversation, "hợp lý" or "có lý" are more frequently used.
• It is primarily used to evaluate the quality of reasoning, explanations, arguments, or proposals.

adjective

1. reasonable; logical