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天经地义
Idiomtiānjīngdìyì
Description
“天经地义”是说一件事非常正确，是理所当然的，没有人能反对。
"天经地义" means something is absolutely correct and unquestionable.
我们常用它来表示某个道理是天生就对的。
We often use "天经地义" to express that a certain principle is naturally right.
Meanings
天经地义tiānjīngdìyì
absolutely right and natural; a matter of course
孩子孝顺父母是天经地义的事。
Children being filial to their parents is a natural duty.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'heaven's rule and earth's principle,' meaning something eternally and unquestionably correct.
- Nuance
often used to insist a duty or truth needs no justification.
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