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Expressing naturalness with 自然 (zìrán)
Manner & Method
Structure
自然 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
自然 (zìrán) can function as an adverb meaning "naturally" or "of course." When used as an adverb, it appears before the verb to indicate that something follows logically or happens as expected. It conveys that a result or situation is unsurprising.
Examples
你多练习，水平自然就会提高。
Nǐ duō liànxí, shuǐpíng zìrán jiù huì tígāo.
If you practice more, your level will naturally improve.
时间久了，你自然会习惯这里的生活。
Shíjiān jiǔ le, nǐ zìrán huì xíguàn zhèlǐ de shēnghuó.
After a while, you'll naturally get used to life here.
努力工作的人自然会得到回报。
Nǔlì gōngzuò de rén zìrán huì dédào huíbào.
People who work hard will naturally be rewarded.