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通情達理

简 通情达理 · 繁 通情達理
Mandarin · pinyin tōng qíng dá lǐ

Meanings

  1. (idiom) fair and reasonable; sensible; standing to reason
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通
tōng · pass through; common; communicate
情
qíng · feeling, sentiment, emotion
達
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理
lǐ · reason, logic; manage
达
dá · arrive at, reach; intelligent; smooth, slippery
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1–2–2–3 · tong1 qing2 da2 li3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

tung1 cing4 daat6 lei5

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tung1 cing4 daat6 lei5

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phrase

  1. (idiomatic) acting with or showing good sense; sensible; fair and reasonable

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