naturally; of course; as it should be
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
it stands to reason; naturally; as it should be; taken for granted
neutralUsed to express that something is logical, reasonable, or to be expected. Often conveys a sense of justification or lack of surprise.
Zuò作
wéi为
ér儿
zi子
，
tā他
shàn赡
yǎng养
fù父
mǔ母
shì是
lǐ理
suǒ所
dāng当
rán然
de的
。
As a son, it is natural for him to support his parents.
Duō多
láo劳
duō多
dé得
，
zhè这
shì是
lǐ理
suǒ所
dāng当
rán然
de的
dào道
lǐ理
。
More work deserves more pay; this is a matter of course.
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Bāng帮
zhù助
yǒu有
kùn困
nan难
de的
tóng同
xué学
，
shì是
lǐ理
suǒ所
dāng当
rán然
de的
shì事
。
Helping classmates in need is something that should be taken for granted.
Nǐ你
fù付
chū出
le了
nà那
me么
duō多
，
dé得
dào到
huí回
bào报
shì是
lǐ理
suǒ所
dāng当
rán然
de的
。
You've put in so much effort; it's only natural that you get a return.