Meaning
逻辑 refers to the principles of reasoning and rational thinking. It describes both the formal system of logic used in philosophy and mathematics, as well as the general coherence and rationality of thought or argument in everyday contexts.
Usage
Native speakers use 逻辑 to describe both formal logical systems and everyday reasoning. It commonly appears in academic contexts, but also in casual speech when evaluating whether something makes sense (有逻辑 'has logic' / 没逻辑 'lacks logic'). It's often used to critique arguments or explanations that don't hold together well.
Examples
- 01你的论证缺乏逻辑。.Your argument lacks logic.
- 02他说话很有逻辑，容易理解。, .He speaks very logically and is easy to understand.
Characters
Common collocations
- 逻辑思维logical thinking
- 有逻辑to be logical; to make sense
- 没逻辑to be illogical; to not make sense
- 逻辑性logicality; logical nature
Antonyms
Origin
逻辑 is a phonetic transliteration of the English word 'logic', which itself comes from Greek 'logikē'. The characters were chosen for their pronunciation rather than semantic meaning, though both relate vaguely to ordering and organizing thought.