assume; presume; take for granted
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Meanings
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to assume without evidence; to take for granted; to presume something is true based on subjective speculation
Often used in negative contexts to criticize a lack of objective basis. The phrase implies making assumptions without proper investigation or evidence. Derived from the Eastern Han dynasty story of Kong Rong (孔融), who replied "想当然耳" (I just thought it should be so) when asked to justify his historical speculation.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
xiǎng想
dāng当
rán然
de地
rèn认
wéi为
kè客
hù户
yī一
dìng定
huì会
mǎn满
yì意
。
We cannot simply assume that the customer will definitely be satisfied.
Zuò做
kē科
xué学
yán研
jiū究
zuì最
jì忌
huì讳
de的
jiù就
shì是
xiǎng想
dāng当
rán然
。
The thing most taboo in scientific research is making assumptions without evidence.
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Nǐ你
bié别
xiǎng想
dāng当
rán然
，
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
hěn很
fù复
zá杂
，
xū需
yào要
diào调
chá查
qīng清
chu楚
。
Don't take things for granted; this matter is complicated and requires thorough investigation.
Tā他
wán完
quán全
shì是
píng凭
xiǎng想
dāng当
rán然
lái来
zuò做
jué决
dìng定
de的
。
He makes decisions entirely based on assumptions.