顺其自然

順其自然

shùnqízìrán

idiom HSK 7

Meanings

1 to let nature take its course
2 to go with the flow

Characters

to follow; to go along with

so; thus; nature

Literally 'follow its natural course' — let things happen naturally

Examples

别着急，顺其自然吧。

Bié zhāojí, shùnqízìrán ba.

Don't worry — just let nature take its course.

感情的事，还是顺其自然比较好。

Gǎnqíng de shì, háishì shùnqízìrán bǐjiào hǎo.

When it comes to feelings, it's better to let things happen naturally.

Tips

usage

顺其自然 is used as advice to stop forcing things and accept what comes. Very common in daily conversation, especially about relationships and life decisions.

Stroke Order

顺 shùn

其 qí

自 zì

然 rán