自然

rán

Traditional: 自然

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Translation

nature, natural, naturally

Word origin

A compound of 自 (zì, self) and 然 (rán, so or thus). What is so of itself is natural, giving both the noun nature and the adverb naturally.

Origin
compound
Root
自 (zì, self) + 然 (rán, thus)

Stroke order

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Examples

I like to be close to nature.

He speaks very naturally.

This is a very natural reaction.

Just let nature take its course.

Protecting nature is everyone's responsibility.

自然 (zì rán) means nature, natural or naturally. It covers the natural world and the sense of something being unforced.

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This word is part of lesson 26.