lẽ thường

Theo lẽ thường, trời mưa thì đường sẽ ướt.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Common sense / ordinary reason: The basic, logical understanding or judgment that most people share about everyday situations. It refers to what is generally accepted as reasonable or normal.
   • Natural course of things / normal logic: The expected or typical rationale behind events or behaviors, based on conventional wisdom.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Theo lẽ thường, trời mưa thì đường sẽ ướt. (According to common sense, if it rains, the road will be wet.)
  • Lẽ thường thì ai cũng muốn được đối xử công bằng. (It is normal logic that everyone wants to be treated fairly.)
  • Hành động của anh ta trái với lẽ thường. (His actions go against common sense.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to introduce a statement that is widely accepted or logically expected.
  • Lẽ thường tình, cha mẹ nào cũng thương con. (As is naturally reasonable, all parents love their children.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lẽ thường tình (n): A slightly extended form emphasizing natural sentiment or reasonableness.
• Lẽ tự nhiên (n): The natural order of things; a closely related concept.

Synonyms

• Common sense: Sound practical judgment concerning everyday matters.
• Ordinary reason: Standard or usual logic.
• Conventional wisdom: Generally held beliefs or ideas.

Related Idioms

• Điều hiển nhiên: A self-evident truth; something that is obvious.
  • Việc đó là điều hiển nhiên, đúng với lẽ thường. (That is self-evident, in line with common sense.)