疏 理

shū lǐdictionary entry

to clarify (disparate material into a coherent narrative) / to marshal an argument

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

疏理疏理 [shu1 li3] /to clarify (disparate material into a coherent narrative)/to marshal an argument/

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Reference information

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疏
shū
to dredge / to clear away obstruction / thin / sparse / scanty / distant (relation) / not close / to neglect / negligent / to present a memorial to the Emperor / commentary / annotation
Shū
surname Shu
理
lǐ
texture / grain (of wood) / inner essence / intrinsic order / reason / logic / truth / science / natural science (esp. physics) / to manage / to pay attention to / to run (affairs) / to handle / to put in order / to tidy up

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