天经地义 (tiān jīng dì yì) — perfectly natural and right; a matter of course; beyond question
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'perfectly right, beyond question' — used for truths or duties that feel absolutely self-evident, like filial duty or obeying the law. Often modifies 是…的 to flag something as a matter of course.
phrase
perfectly natural and righta matter of coursebeyond question
Examples
- ，，天经地义。Fù mǔ yǎng yù zǐ nǚ, zǐ nǚ xiào shùn fù mǔ, zhè shì tiān jīng dì yì de.Parents raise their children and children are filial to their parents — this is only right and proper.
- 天经地义。Zūn shǒu fǎ lǜ shì měi gè gōng mín tiān jīng dì yì de yì wù.Obeying the law is a matter-of-course duty for every citizen.
- ，天经地义。Zài wén míng shè huì lǐ, zūn zhòng tā rén shì tiān jīng dì yì de shì qing.In a civilized society, respecting others is a perfectly natural thing.
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