hữu lý
Definition
- Adjective:
- Reasonable; rational; logical: Conforming to or based on sound reasoning, logic, or common sense. Describes an argument, statement, idea, or action that is well-founded and justifiable.
- Valid; justified: Having a sound basis in fact or principle, making sense within a given context.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Lập luận của anh ấy rất hữu lý. (His argument is very reasonable.)
- Đó là một đề nghị hữu lý. (That is a rational suggestion.)
- Mọi nghi ngờ của cô ấy đều hữu lý. (All of her doubts are justified.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal, academic, or philosophical contexts to discuss the logical soundness of a proposition.
- Tính hữu lý của giả thuyết cần được kiểm chứng. (The validity of the hypothesis needs to be verified.)
Variants and Related Words
Vô lý (adj): Illogical; unreasonable; absurd. The direct antonym.
- Yêu cầu đó hoàn toàn vô lý. (That demand is completely unreasonable.)
Hợp lý (adj): Reasonable; sensible; appropriate. A very close synonym, often used more frequently in everyday language.
- Giá cả hợp lý. (Reasonable price.)
Synonyms
- Reasonable: Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.
- Rational: Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- Logical: Characterized by clear, sound reasoning.
- Justified: Having a good reason for something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Có lý / Phải lý: An informal way to say "that's right" or "that makes sense," agreeing with a point.
- Anh nói có lý. (What you say makes sense.)
Nghe có vẻ hữu lý: It sounds reasonable/logical.
- Kế hoạch nghe có vẻ hữu lý. (The plan sounds reasonable.)