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畅所欲为 — “To do whatever one pleases”

畅所欲为 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to do whatever one pleases”. To act without any restraints. Literally, “Act as one desires freely”.

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畅所欲为 Pronunciation and Pinyin

畅所欲为 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
畅
chàng8smooth and unobstructed
所
suǒ8place or that which
欲
yù11to want or desire
为
wéi4to be or to do

Example Sentence with 畅所欲为

在这次自由创作课上,学生们可以畅所欲为,充分发挥自己的想象力。
In this free creation class, students can do as they please and fully unleash their imagination.

Idioms Related to 畅所欲为

Synonyms of 畅所欲为

  • chàng畅suǒ所yù欲yán言speak one's mind freely

More idioms starting with 畅

  • chàng畅xù叙yōu幽qíng情freely express intimate feelings
  • chàng畅jiào叫yáng扬jí疾to make a big fuss
  • chàng畅xíng行wú无ài碍smooth and unimpeded progress
  • chàng畅xíng行wú无zǔ阻pass without hindrance
  • chàng畅tōng通wú无zǔ阻smooth and unhindered flow

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Questions about 畅所欲为

What does 畅所欲为 mean?

畅所欲为 (chàng suǒ yù wéi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to do whatever one pleases”.

How do you pronounce 畅所欲为?

畅所欲为 is pronounced chàng suǒ yù wéi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 畅所欲为 literally mean?

Literally, 畅所欲为 means “Act as one desires freely”. It is used to mean “to do whatever one pleases”.

What is the Chinese definition of 畅所欲为?

痛痛快快地做想做的事。

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