The Chinese word 自然 can be translated to mean “nature” or “natural”. It is often used to describe the natural world and its processes, as well as the inherent qualities or characteristics of things. In Chinese philosophy, the concept of 自然 is closely linked to the idea of harmony with the natural world, and is often associated with the Taoist principle of wu-wei, or “non-action”. In everyday conversation, the word 自然 can also be used to describe something that is spontaneous or unforced, as in the phrase 自然而然, which means “naturally” or “of its own accord”.
Translation
Noun: nature
Adjective: natural
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 自然界中有很多美丽的景色 | zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō měi lì de jǐng sè | There are many beautiful landscapes in nature |
| 我们需要保护自然环境 | wǒ men xū yào bǎo hù zì rán huán jìng | We need to protect the natural environment |
| 自然灾害经常发生，我们要做好准备 | zì rán zāi hài jīng cháng fā shēng, wǒ men yào zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi | Natural disasters occur frequently, and we need to be prepared |
| 自然界中的生物多样性很重要 | zì rán jiè zhōng de shēng wù duō yàng xìng hěn zhòng yào | Biodiversity in nature is very important |
| 我喜欢在自然中散步 | wǒ xǐ huān zài zì rán zhōng sàn bù | I like to take walks in nature |
| 自然的力量是无穷的 | zì rán de lì liàng shì wú qióng de | The power of nature is infinite |
| 自然界中有很多神奇的现象 | zì rán jiè zhōng yǒu hěn duō shén qí de xiàn xiàng | There are many miraculous phenomena in nature |
| 自然界中的生态系统是相互关联的 | zì rán jiè zhōng de shēng tài xì tǒng shì xiāng hù guān lián de | The ecosystems in nature are interdependent |
HSK
自然 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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