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    Referring to a theory with 理论 (lǐlùn)

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    Structure

    理论 + 上

    Explanation

    理论 (lǐlùn) means "theory" and is used in both academic and everyday contexts. It can describe formal scientific theories or more casual uses, as in 理论上 (in theory / theoretically). It combines 理 (reason) and 论 (discussion/argument).

    Examples

    • 他提出了一个新的理论来解释这种现象。

      Tā tíchūle yī gè xīn de lǐlùn lái jiěshì zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng.

      He proposed a new theory to explain this phenomenon.

    • 理论上这个方案是可行的,但实际操作起来很难。

      Lǐlùn shàng zhège fāng'àn shì kěxíng de, dàn shìjì cāozuò qǐlái hěn nán.

      In theory, this plan is feasible, but it's very difficult to implement in practice.

    • 学习理论知识固然重要,实践经验也不可少。

      Xuéxí lǐlùn zhīshi gùrán zhòngyào, shíjiàn jīngyàn yě bùkě shǎo.

      Learning theoretical knowledge is certainly important, but practical experience is also indispensable.

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