No. 3,269 in Chinese
原理
Principle; fundamental theory.
In a sentence
电动机的原理是将电能转换为机械能。
The principle of an electric motor is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Here, 原理 refers to the fundamental principle or concept behind how an electric motor operates, showcasing its technical or scientific application.
他研究了很多数学原理，以便解决复杂的问题。
He studied many mathematical principles to solve complex problems.
In this sentence, 原理 denotes the foundational theories or frameworks in mathematics that are applied to address issues, emphasizing its theoretical understanding.
设计师在产品开发中融合了美学原理以提升用户体验。
The designer incorporated aesthetic principles into product development to enhance user experience.
This use of 原理 focuses on the basic guiding rules or guidelines from aesthetics that influence creativity and functionality in design.
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