理所应当 (lǐ suǒ yīng) — it's only right and proper; it goes without saying
Definition
Set phrase meaning something is 'as it should be' — natural, deserved, and not needing further justification. Tone is calm and assertive, stronger and more fixed than the everyday 应该.
idiom
it's only right and properit goes without saying
Examples
- ，理所应当。Tā bāng zhù le bié rén, zhè shì lǐ suǒ yīng de.He helped others; this is only right and proper.
- ，理所应当。Nǐ fù chū le nǔ lì, dé dào huí bào shì lǐ suǒ yīng de shì qing.You put in the effort, so receiving returns is a matter of course.
- ，理所应当。Zuò wéi fù mǔ, zhào gù hái zi shì lǐ suǒ yīng de zé rèn.As parents, taking care of children is a duty that goes without saying.
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