理所当然

lǐsuǒdāngrán

as a matter of course; only right

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 理所當然
Dictionary entry

as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course; inevitable and right

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See it in sentences

帮助他是理所当然的。

Bāngzhù tā shì lǐsuǒdāngrán de.

English

Helping him is only right and proper.

孝顺父母理所当然吧？

Xiàoshùn fùmǔ lǐsuǒdāngrán ba?

English

Honoring one's parents is only natural, right?

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