天然 tiānrán natural
How to remember 天然: 天 day + 然 however = natural.
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How it is used
- Natural - occurring in nature, not man-made: 天然气 (tiānránqì) natural gas, 天然食品 (natural/unprocessed food).
- Compare 自然 (zìrán), broader ('nature; naturally; of course'); 天然 specifically contrasts with 人工/人造 (artificial, man-made).
- Marketing-friendly word implying purity and health.
Example sentences
- 这辆车靠天然气驱动。 Zhèliàng chēkào tiānránqì qūdòng.This car runs on natural gas.