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自然

zìrán

Description

「自然」可以指山、水、树等大自然,也可以形容一件事很正常、不做作。

"自然" can refer to nature like mountains, water, and trees, or describe something normal and unpretentious.

我们常说「顺其自然」,意思是让事情自然而然地发生。

We often say "顺其自然", meaning to let things happen naturally.

Meanings

自然zìrán

nature; the natural world

我很喜欢亲近大自然。

I really enjoy being close to nature.

自然zìrán

natural; not forced or artificial

她笑得很自然。

She smiles naturally.

自然zìrán

naturally; of course

多练习,你自然会进步。

Practice more, and you will naturally improve.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    自 "self" + 然 "so/thus", literally "being so of itself".

  • Nuance

    天然 stresses "not man-made", while 自然 also covers "relaxed, unforced" manner.

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