天经地义

• Pinyin: tiān jīng dì yì
• Desglose de hanzi: 天 = heaven; 经 = 糸 (silk) + 巠 — constant, scripture; 地 = earth; 义 = righteousness

Significado

Algo natural y evidente; incuestionable.

Describes something considered so naturally right that it requires no justification. Originally referred to the unchanging laws of heaven and earth. Now used to express that something is completely self-evident, proper, or expected.

Ejemplos

1. 赡养父母是天经地义的事，不需要任何理由。
2. 他觉得别人帮他是天经地义的，从不说谢谢。
3. 在过去，男主外女主内被认为是天经地义的，现在这种观念已经改变了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: values, ethics, social norms

Tono: emphatic

Correcto

• 这是天经地义的事。(This goes without saying.)
• 孝顺父母天经地义。(Respecting parents is a matter of course.)

Incorrecto

• 为自私行为辩护时用'天经地义' (Don't use 天经地义 to justify selfish behavior — it's for genuine moral principles)

Origen e historia

From ancient texts: 经 means constant principles, 义 means righteousness — the eternal principles of heaven and earth.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal