Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Logical; reasonable: Conforming to the principles of logic or sound reasoning; based on good sense.
   • Right; correct (in principle): Being in accordance with what is just, fair, or proper.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lời giải thích của anh ấy rất đúng lí. (His explanation is very logical.)
  • Việc chia phần thưởng như vậy là đúng lí. (Dividing the reward like that is fair and proper.)
  • Theo đúng lí thì anh phải được bồi thường. (In principle / Rightfully, you should be compensated.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in formal or philosophical discussions to judge the validity of an argument or the fairness of a situation.
• Can be used to introduce a statement that follows from logical reasoning.
  • Đúng lí ra, tôi nên đến sớm hơn. (Logically / Rightfully, I should have arrived earlier.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hợp lí (adj): reasonable, rational. Often used interchangeably with , but can more strongly imply "sensible" or "acceptable."
  • Đề nghị của cô ấy rất hợp lí. (Her suggestion is very reasonable.)

Synonyms

• Logical: characterized by clear, sound reasoning.
• Reasonable: based on good sense; fair and sensible.
• Just: based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Related Idioms

• Đúng lí đúng lẽ: To be fully justified and reasonable; to be completely right in both principle and detail. Emphasizes thorough correctness.
  • Mọi việc đã được sắp xếp đúng lí đúng lẽ. (Everything has been arranged properly and justly.)