hợp lý
Definition
- Adjective:
- Reasonable; rational: Conforming to or based on sound logic, good sense, or fairness. It describes something that is sensible and justifiable.
- Logical: Following a clear, orderly, and reasonable sequence of thought or structure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Giải pháp đó rất hợp lý. (That solution is very reasonable.)
- Anh ấy đưa ra một lập luận hợp lý. (He presented a logical argument.)
- Giá cả ở cửa hàng này khá hợp lý. (The prices at this store are quite reasonable.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal, academic, or professional contexts to describe plans, arguments, prices, or decisions that are well-founded and fair.
- Việc phân bổ ngân sách cần phải hợp lý. (The budget allocation needs to be rational.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hợp lý hóa (v): to rationalize; to make something more logical or efficient.
- Công ty đang hợp lý hóa quy trình sản xuất. (The company is rationalizing the production process.)
Synonyms
- Reasonable: Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.
- Rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- Sensible: Chosen or done with good judgment.
- Logical: Characterized by clear, sound reasoning.
Antonyms
- Vô lý (adj): Illogical; unreasonable.
- Phi lý (adj): Irrational; absurd.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Hợp tình hợp lý: To be both reasonable and fair; to satisfy both emotional and rational considerations.
- Phán quyết của tòa án là hợp tình hợp lý. (The court's ruling is both fair and reasonable.)