đúng lí
Definition
- 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.)