自然

zìrán

noun HSK 3 #1,241

Meanings

Literally 'self-so' — things as they are by themselves, hence 'nature' and 'natural.'

Dà zìrán hěn měi.

Nature is beautiful.

Tā de biǎoqíng hěn zìrán.

Her expression is very natural.

Nǔlì le, zìrán huì chénggōng.

If you work hard, you'll naturally succeed.

usage

大自然 (dà zìrán) specifically means 'nature/the natural world.' Plain 自然 can be a noun, adjective, or adverb depending on context.

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