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March 24, 2026
修理xiūlǐ(xiu1li3)
修理 (xiu1 li3) means 'to repair' or 'to fix'. It is commonly used in contexts involving the maintenance of objects, machinery, or even relationships, suggesting an act of restoration to a functional state. The nuance of this word can extend to informal situations where one might 'sort someone out' in a more casual or colloquial sense.
Strokes20Frequency#3972DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, maintaining objects, especially household items, is often seen as a sign of respect and care. The practice of '修理' reflects the values of sustainability and resourcefulness, as repairing is preferred over discarding in many circumstances.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'repairman' (修) with a 'toolbox' (理) ready to fix a broken gadget. The character 修 resembles a person working diligently, while 理 suggests order and arrangement, reinforcing the idea of restoring things back to normal.
Meanings of 修理
xiūlǐ(xiu1li3)
1to repair
2to perform maintenance
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About 修理
修理Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#3972Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 修理
Quick Contrast
修复 (xiūfù) vs 修理 (xiūlǐ): use 修复 when emphasizing restoration to an original state, while 修理 focuses on making something functional again.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone used in '修理', as it is often used in a more practical context rather than emotional ones. Common collocations include '修理汽车' (repair a car) or '修理房屋' (repair a house). Avoid using this word in overly formal settings; instead, opt for '维修' (wei1 xiu1) for technical repairs in formal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, '修理' connects with other practical verbs like '修' (to fix) and '维护' (to maintain). Students should focus on contexts where they can apply this word, such as describing actions involving repairs in daily life or technical discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '修理' with '修复' (xiu1 fu4), which has a more restorative connotation, like fixing something to its original state. For example, saying '我修复了汽车' (I fixed the car) is incorrect; it should be '我修理了汽车'.
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修理 (xiu1 li3) means 'to repair' or 'to fix'. It is commonly used in contexts involving the maintenance of objects, machinery, or even relationships, suggesting an act of restoration to a functional state. The nuance of this word can extend to informal situations where one might 'sort someone out' in a more casual or colloquial sense.
When to use 修理
Be cautious with the tone used in '修理', as it is often used in a more practical context rather than emotional ones. Common collocations include '修理汽车' (repair a car) or '修理房屋' (repair a house). Avoid using this word in overly formal settings; instead, opt for '维修' (wei1 xiu1) for technical repairs in formal contexts.
修理 or something close to it
修复 (xiūfù) vs 修理 (xiūlǐ): use 修复 when emphasizing restoration to an original state, while 修理 focuses on making something functional again.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '修理' with '修复' (xiu1 fu4), which has a more restorative connotation, like fixing something to its original state. For example, saying '我修复了汽车' (I fixed the car) is incorrect; it should be '我修理了汽车'.
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Grammar Patterns of 修理
修理 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
