所以然
suǒ​yǐ​rán

the why and wherefore

  • created sense approved 所以然 · suǒ​yǐ​rán · the why and wherefore — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    所以然

    suǒ​yǐ​rán

    the why and wherefore

    the cause, reason, or underlying logic of a situation

    所以 (literal) → 所以 · suǒ​yǐ · reason 然 (literal) → 然 · rán · correct

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