as it should be; of course
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadjective
as it should be; proper; rightful
neutralDescribes a situation or outcome that is expected, deserved, or morally right. Often appears in the structure '是～的'.
Qǔ取
dé得
zhè这
me么
hǎo好
de的
chéng成
jì绩
，
xīn心
lǐ里
gāo高
xìng兴
shì是
dāng当
rán然
de的
。
It's only natural to feel happy after achieving such good results.
Fù父
mǔ母
guān关
xīn心
hái孩
zi子
shì是
lǐ理
suǒ所
yīng应
dāng当
de的
。
It's only right and proper for parents to care for their children.
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Tā他
fù付
chū出
le了
nǔ努
lì力
，
huò获
dé得
huí回
bào报
shì是
dāng当
rán然
de的
。
He put in the effort, so getting a reward is only to be expected.
adverb
of course; naturally; without a doubt
neutralUsed to express strong agreement or to state something that is obvious or logically follows. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
Qún群
zhòng众
yǒu有
kùn困
nán难
dāng当
rán然
yīng应
gāi该
bāng帮
zhù助
jiě解
jué决
。
Of course we should help the masses solve their difficulties.
Nǐ你
shì是
tā他
de的
péng朋
you友
，
dāng当
rán然
liǎo了
jiě解
tā他
。
You're his friend, so of course you understand him.
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Jīn今
tiān天
zhè这
me么
rè热
，
dāng当
rán然
yào要
kāi开
kōng空
tiáo调
。
It's so hot today, so of course we need to turn on the AC.
Dāng当
rán然
，
wǒ我
zhī支
chí持
nǐ你
de的
jué决
dìng定
。
Of course, I support your decision.