Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Reasonable, sensible: Conforming to common sense, logic, or accepted standards of what is fair and right. It describes an opinion, action, or person that is judged to be correct and justifiable.
   • Right, proper: In accordance with what is considered morally or socially correct.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Lời giải thích của anh ấy rất phải lẽ. (His explanation is very reasonable.)
  • Chúng ta cần có một cách ứng xử phải lẽ. (We need to have a proper way of behaving.)
  • Đó là một quyết định phải lẽ và công bằng. (That is a sensible and fair decision.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "phải lẽ" often carries a nuanced cultural connotation of being not only logically sound but also socially appropriate and aligned with communal values and ethics.

Variants and Related Words

• Phải đạo (adj): righteous, dutiful (often with a stronger moral or religious connotation).

  • Anh ấy là một người con phải đạo. (He is a dutiful son.)

• Hợp lẽ (adj): logical, rational.

  • Kết luận đó hoàn toàn hợp lẽ. (That conclusion is completely logical.)

Synonyms

• Reasonable: Having sound judgment; fair and sensible.
• Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; practical.
• Justifiable: Able to be shown to be right or reasonable.
• Proper: Correct according to social or moral rules.

Related Idioms

• Ăn ở phải lẽ: To live and act in a proper, reasonable manner.

  • Bà ấy cả đời ăn ở phải lẽ với mọi người. (She has lived her whole life acting properly toward everyone.)

• Nói phải lẽ phải: To speak reasonably and rightly.

  • Khi tranh luận, hãy cố gắng nói phải lẽ phải. (When arguing, try to speak reasonably and rightly.)

adj

1. sencible, rightteous