Definition
天经地义 (tiān jīng dì yì) is a chengyu (four-character idiom) meaning 'perfectly natural and right', 'a matter of course'. It literally refers to the unchangeable laws of nature, and is used to describe something that is obviously correct and beyond question, often in moral or social contexts.
phrase
perfectly natural and righta matter of coursebeyond question
Examples
- ，，天经地义。Fùmǔ yǎngyù zǐnǚ, zǐnǚ xiàoshùn fùmǔ, 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。Zūnshǒu fǎlǜ shì měi gè gōngmín tiān jīng dì yì de yìwù.Obeying the law is a matter-of-course duty for every citizen.
- ，天经地义。Zài wénmíng shèhuì lǐ, zūnzhòng tārén shì tiān jīng dì yì de shìqing.In a civilized society, respecting others is a perfectly natural thing.
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