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TOPIK 4noun

원리

wolli [월리]

원리가 · 원리를

principle (how something works)

Example

이 기계가 움직이는 원리를 설명해 주세요.

Please explain the principle behind how this machine works.

Word parts

원 origin리 reason, logic

Literally 'the original logic' behind something.

Good to know

원리 is how something works; 원칙 is a rule or principle you follow.