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    Referring to a principle or theory with 原理 (yuánlǐ)

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    Explanation

    原理 (yuánlǐ) is a noun meaning "principle," "theory," or "fundamental law." It refers to the basic rules or mechanisms that explain how something works. It is commonly used in scientific, philosophical, and technical contexts.

    Examples

    • 老师用简单的语言解释了电磁学的基本原理。

      Lǎoshī yòng jiǎndān de yǔyán jiěshì le diàncíxué de jīběn yuánlǐ.

      The teacher explained the basic principles of electromagnetism in simple language.

    • 了解原理之后，操作起来就容易多了。

      Liǎojiě yuánlǐ zhīhòu, cāozuò qǐlái jiù róngyì duō le.

      Once you understand the principle, it's much easier to operate.

    • 这台机器的工作原理其实并不复杂。

      Zhè tái jīqì de gōngzuò yuánlǐ qíshí bìng bù fùzá.

      The working principle of this machine is actually not complicated.

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