自然

The Chinese word 自然 (zìrán) is composed of two characters: 自 (zì) and 然 (rán). The character 自 means "self" or "spontaneous", while 然 means "so" or "thus". Together, they form the compound word 自然, which can be translated as "natural" or "spontaneous".The word 自然 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and its meaning has evolved over time. In ancient Chinese philosophy, 自然 was used to describe the natural order of the universe, which was believed to be governed by immutable laws. In modern Chinese, 自然 is used more broadly to refer to anything that is natural or occurs without human intervention.The word 自然 is also used in Chinese medicine to refer to the body's natural healing abilities. In this context, 自然 is often contrasted with 人为 (rénwéi), which means "artificial" or "man-made".The word 自然 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.