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理所当然

理所當然
lǐ suǒ dāng ránHSK 7

理所当然 (lǐ suǒ dāng rán) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishonly natural; as a matter of course (lit. what reason dictates is naturally so)

    • EX
      父母辛苦抚养我们长大，我们孝敬他们是理所当然的。

      Our parents work hard to raise us, so it is only natural that we should respect and care for them.

    • EX
      既然你做错了事，接受惩罚就是理所当然的。

      Since you did something wrong, it is only natural that you should accept the punishment.