理由

lǐyóu

nounHSK 5

reason

Character Breakdown

reason, manage

Radical: Strokes: 11
scepter
Chinese mile

yóu

from; cause

Radical: Strokes: 5
sun
rod

Example Sentences

他迟到的理由是什么?

Tā chídào de lǐyóu shì shénme?

What is his reason for being late?

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