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顺理成章

Word · IdiomTraditional順理成章

to follow a logical order; to be a natural outcome; to make perfect sense

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

idiom

to follow a logical order and achieve success; to do things methodically

literary

Used to describe a methodical and logical approach to writing or doing tasks that leads to a smooth and successful outcome.

Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
jié结
gòu构
qīng清
xī晰
 ,
shùn顺
lǐ理
chéng成
zhāng章
 ,
dú读
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
shū舒
fu服
 。

This article has a clear structure and flows logically, making it very pleasant to read.

Tā他
zuò做
shì事
hěn很
yǒu有
tiáo条
lǐ理
 ,
suǒ所
yǐ以
xiàng项
mù目
zǒng总
shì是
shùn顺
lǐ理
chéng成
zhāng章
de地
wán完
chéng成
 。

He is very methodical in his work, so the projects are always completed smoothly and logically.

2.

idiom

to be a natural and logical consequence; to make perfect sense

literary

Used to describe a situation or outcome that seems logical and inevitable given the circumstances.

Tā他
xué学
xí习
fēi非
cháng常
nǔ努
lì力
 ,
shùn顺
lǐ理
chéng成
zhāng章
de地
kǎo考
shàng上
le了
hǎo好
dà大
xué学
 。

He studied very hard, so it was only natural that he got into a good university.

Jì既
rán然
shuāng双
fāng方
dōu都
yǒu有
hé合
zuò作
de的
yì意
yuàn愿
 ,
nà那
me么
qiān签
yuē约
jiù就
shùn顺
lǐ理
chéng成
zhāng章
le了
 。

Since both sides have the willingness to cooperate, signing the contract is a natural next step.

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Tā她
néng能
lì力
qiáng强
 ,
jīng经
yàn验
yòu又
fēng丰
fù富
 ,
shēng升
zhí职
shùn顺
lǐ理
chéng成
zhāng章
 。

She is highly capable and has rich experience, so her promotion is perfectly justified.