理论

lǐlùn

HSK 5

理论 — lǐlùn

1. theory; a set of principles or ideas intended to explain something

   这是一种流行的经济理论。 zhè shì yīzhǒng liúxíng de jīngjì lǐlùn — This is a popular economic theory.

2. to argue; to put forward as a theory; to take notice of (archaic/less common usage)

   他在会上理论了自己的观点。 tā zài huìshàng lǐlùn le zìjǐ de guāndiǎn — He argued his point of view at the meeting.