邏輯 / 逻辑
luóji
The English word 'logic' can be translated into Mandarin as 邏輯 / 逻辑 (luóji). Wiktionary also lists 論理 / 论理 (lùnlǐ).
Meaning: method of human thought (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mandarin | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 邏輯 / 逻辑 | luóji |
| 論理 / 论理 | lùnlǐ |
邏輯 / 逻辑 refers to the formal study or the abstract system of logic. If you are referring specifically to the academic discipline of logic, you can use 逻辑学.
Which one should you use?
邏輯 / 逻辑 (luóji) is used for the formal field or abstract system of logic, while 論理 / 论理 (lùnlǐ) refers to the reasoning or the logic used within an argument.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, the term 邏輯 (luóji) is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
luóji
Did you know?
- The word 邏輯 was specifically coined by the translator Yan Fu to mimic the sound of the English word 'logic' while using characters with meaningful components.
- In colloquial Mandarin, saying something 沒有邏輯 ('has no logic') is a common way to describe a person who is acting erratically or speaking incoherently.
- The character 邏 contains the 'silk' radical, which historically relates to weaving and connecting threads, mirroring how logic connects ideas.
Examples in context
- 按照逻辑 (ànzhào luójí), 你的推断是正确的。According to logic, your inference is correct.
- 很有道理 (hěn yǒu dàolǐ)！Very logical!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “logic” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 邏輯, CC BY-SA 4.0.
