seon6 kei4 zi6 jin4順其自然顺其自然

Jyutpingseon6 kei4 zi6 jin4

Yaleseuhn kèih jih yìhn

語句Uncommon

Definition

To let things take their natural course; to let it be without active intervention.

colloquialemotiondaily actions

How it's used

This phrase is frequently used to comfort someone who is anxious about an outcome they cannot control. It carries a sense of philosophical acceptance and emotional maturity, suggesting that forcing a result often leads to unnecessary stress. It is a common piece of advice given regarding career paths, romantic relationships, or health recovery.

Examples

gam2感cing4情ge2嘅je5嘢seon6順kei4其zi6自jin4然laa1啦，m4唔hou2好gam3咁zap1執zoek6著。

Let relationships take their course, don't be so obsessed.

nei5你daam1擔sam1心dou1都mou5冇jung6用，bat1不jyu4如seon6順kei4其zi6自jin4然laa1啦。

Worrying is useless, why not just let nature take its course?

Common phrases

jat1一cai3切seon6順kei4其zi6自jin4然

let everything take its course

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a passive or lazy attitude, but in Cantonese, it is usually a positive expression of wisdom and letting go of anxiety. It is not used to describe negligence or a lack of effort in tasks that actually require active work.