姿意妄为 — “To act unscrupulously or wantonly”
姿意妄为 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act unscrupulously or wantonly”. Doing whatever one pleases without regard for rules or consequences, often implying a stubborn adherence to one's own whims and an almost uncontrollable capriciousness. Literally, “Act wantonly and recklessly”.
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What does 姿意妄为 mean?
姿意妄为 (zī yì wàng wéi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to act unscrupulously or wantonly”.
How do you pronounce 姿意妄为?
姿意妄为 is pronounced zī yì wàng wéi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 姿意妄为 literally mean?
Literally, 姿意妄为 means “Act wantonly and recklessly”. It is used to mean “to act unscrupulously or wantonly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 姿意妄为?
任意胡作非为，常指极端地固执己见和偏爱自己的习惯，常含有一种几乎难以抑制的反复无常的意味。