Unconventional and uninhibited in behavior; unrestrained and dissolute, often implying a lack of discipline or moral restraint.
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Ancient
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During the Jin Dynasty, there was a scholar named Wang Changwen. From a young age, he was diligent in his studies but possessed an eccentric and unrestrained personality, often disregarding official summons from the local government. When the prefecture invited him to serve as an assistant, he secretly left and went into hiding. He secluded himself at home, dedicating his time to writing, eventually authoring a four-volume work titled "Tongxuan Jing".
During the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, a severe drought struck Sichuan. The government opened its granaries to lend grain, and Wang Changwen borrowed a large amount. However, he was unable to repay the debt, which eventually led to a lawsuit against him.