粵

理lei5所so2當dong1然jin4

simp理所当然
lei5 so2 dong1 jin4lǐ suǒ dāng rán

English

  1. as it should be by rights (idiom); proper and to be expected as a matter of course
  2. inevitable and right
  3. as it should be; assumed as reasonable, natural or true; expected as a matter of course; to take something for granted; of course; naturally

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 聽落去好合理、自然,冇咩好質疑

Examples

  • 她理所当然的取得了胜利。

    She's sure to succeed.

    Tatoeba · Debbie_Linder CC BY

  • 我理所當然認為你會站在我這邊。

    I took it for granted that you were on my side.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 我理所當然地認為他會履行諾言。

    I took it for granted that he would keep his word.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 我理所当然地觉得,他会通过考试。

    I took it for granted that he would pass the exam.

    Tatoeba · jiangche CC BY

  • 現在言論自由被當作是理所當然的事。

    Freedom of speech is now taken as a matter of course.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 我们认为他的生意理所当然会获得成功。

    We take it for granted that he will succeed in his business.

    Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

  • 孝順父母都好理所當然。

    (One should) love their parents as a matter of course.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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