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Definition
To reason or infer; the logical process of connecting cause and effect.
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How it's used
While often used in academic or formal contexts, it is frequently applied to the genre of detective fiction. It implies a structured process of deduction rather than just a simple guess or intuition. When used as a verb, it describes the act of piecing together evidence to reach a logical conclusion.
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How did you reason out this conclusion?
He really likes reading detective novels.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 猜測, which means to guess or speculate. 推理 requires evidence or a logical basis, whereas 猜測 is often based on limited information or intuition.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
