suǒ
dāng
rán

HSK 7-9
idiom
common

Meaning of 理所当然

理所当然 means it stands to reason; naturally; as it should be; taken for granted. Pronounced lǐ suǒ dāng rán. HSK 7-9.

  • it stands to reason; naturally; as it should be; taken for granted

Definitions & Examples

Zuò
wéi
ér
zi
 
shàn
yǎng
shì
suǒ
dāng
rán
de
 

As a son, it is natural for him to support his parents.

Duō
láo
duō
 
zhè
shì
suǒ
dāng
rán
de
dào
 

More work deserves more pay; this is a matter of course.

Bāng
zhù
yǒu
kùn
nan
de
tóng
xué
 
shì
suǒ
dāng
rán
de
shì
 

Helping classmates in need is something that should be taken for granted.

chū
le
me
duō
 
dào
huí
bào
shì
suǒ
dāng
rán
de
 

You've put in so much effort; it's only natural that you get a return.