lei5 so2 dong1 jin4理所當然理所当然

Jyutpinglei5 so2 dong1 jin4

Yaleléih só dōng yìhn

形容詞Common

Definition

Inevitably right; natural and expected as a matter of course.

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How it's used

Often used to critique someone who fails to show gratitude, implying they feel entitled to certain benefits or services. It carries a slightly judgmental tone when describing someone who expects special treatment without putting in effort. While it functions as an adjective, it frequently appears in the structure 覺得...係理所當然 to express a sense of entitlement.

Examples

keoi5佢gok3覺dak1得jan4人dei6哋bong1幫keoi5佢hai6係lei5理so2所dong1當jin4然。

He thinks it is only natural for others to help him.

nei5你ji5以wai4為so2所jau5有je5嘢dou1都hai6係lei5理so2所dong1當jin4然㗎gaa4咩？

Do you really think everything is just a matter of course?

Common phrases

gok3覺dak1得lei5理so2所dong1當jin4然

to take for granted

Common mistake

Learners often use this as a direct translation for 'of course' in casual conversation, but it is too formal and heavy for simple agreement. Use 梗係 or 當然啦 instead for everyday situations.