顺理成章 shùnlǐ-chéngzhāng logical
logical; only to be expected; rational and clearly structured (of text)
How to remember 顺理成章: 顺 to submit to + 理 reason + 成 to become + 章 chapter = logical.
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How it is used
- Following naturally / as a logical consequence - 有了经验，升职也就顺理成章 (yǒu le jīngyàn, shēngzhí yě jiù shùnlǐ chéngzhāng) with experience, the promotion follows naturally.
- An idiom stressing that an outcome makes complete sense given what came before; smooth, expected.
- Also praises well-organized, logically flowing writing. Positive; things fall into place without contrivance.