zi6 bat1 jin4自不然

Jyutpingzi6 bat1 jin4

Yalejih bāt yìhn

副詞

Definition

Naturally; of its own accord; used to describe the natural consequence of a certain action or inaction.

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How it's used

This term functions as a logical connector that emphasizes an inevitable outcome rather than just a simple sequence of events. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the more common spoken expression 自然會. It is frequently used to reassure someone that a positive result will follow if they take a specific action.

Examples

nei5你hang2肯nou5努lik6力，sing4成zik1績zi6自bat1不jin4然wui2會zeon3進bou6步。

If you are willing to work hard, your grades will naturally improve.

zi2只jiu3要nei5你hang2肯hoi1開hau2口，keoi5佢zi6自bat1不jin4然wui2會ming4明。

As long as you are willing to speak up, he will naturally understand.

Common phrases

zi6自bat1不jin4然wui2會

will naturally

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a synonym of 自然, but it specifically highlights a consequence that follows a condition or passage of time. It is not used to describe the state of nature or something being unforced in a general sense.