顺其自然

shùn qí zì rán

HSK 7–9

Meaning

顺应事物的发展规律，不强求，不人为干预。

Let nature take its course; follow the natural course of events without forcing or interfering.

常用于劝告他人或表达一种豁达、从容的态度，强调顺应事物的发展，不刻意改变或强求结果。

Often used to advise others or express a relaxed and open-minded attitude, emphasizing going with the flow and not forcing outcomes.

1 感情的事情很难强求，不如顺其自然吧。(In matters of the heart, it's hard to force things; it's better to let nature take its course.)
2 对于未来的发展，我们只能做好现在的准备，然后顺其自然。(For future developments, we can only prepare well now and then let nature take its course.)
3 他不再纠结于过去的失误，而是选择顺其自然地迎接新生活。(He no longer dwells on past mistakes but chooses to let nature take its course and embrace a new life.)
4 面对无法控制的结果，最好的办法就是顺其自然。(When faced with uncontrollable outcomes, the best approach is to let nature take its course.)
5 育儿专家建议父母们不要过度焦虑，学会顺其自然，给孩子成长的空间。(Parenting experts advise parents not to be overly anxious; learn to let nature take its course and give children room to grow.)

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