自然

zìrán

noun HSK 3 #1,241

Meanings

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

大自然很美。

Dàzìrán hěn měi.

Nature is beautiful.

她的表情很自然。

Tā de biǎoqíng hěn zìrán.

Her expression is very natural.

努力了，自然会成功。

Nǔlì le, zìrán huì chénggōng.

If you work hard, you'll naturally succeed.

usage

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

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