任其自流 — “To let things take their own course”
任其自流 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let things take their own course”. To allow developments to unfold naturally without intervention or guidance. Literally, “Let it flow by itself”.
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对于孩子们的兴趣爱好，我们应该多鼓励，而不是一味地任其自流。
Regarding children's hobbies, we should encourage them more, rather than simply letting them develop on their own.
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- rèn任rén人wéi唯qīn亲appoint people by favoritism
- rèn任rén人wéi唯xián贤appoint officials based on merit
- rèn任rén人zǎi宰gē割to be at the mercy of others
- rèn任rén人bǎi摆bù布be manipulated by others
- rèn任rén人bǎi摆nòng弄allow oneself to be manipulated by others
- rèn任cóng从fēng风làng浪qǐ起，，wěn稳zuò坐diào钓yú鱼chuán船remain calm despite all challenges
- rèn任qí其zì自rán然let things take their natural course
- rèn任píng凭fēng风làng浪qǐ起，，wěn稳zuò坐diào钓yú鱼tái台remain calm despite all difficulties
- rèn任píng凭fēng风làng浪qǐ起，，wěn稳zuò坐diào钓yú鱼chuán船remain calm in any storm
- rèn任láo劳rèn任yuàn怨bear criticism and hard work without complaint
- rèn任yuàn怨rèn任láo劳bear criticism and hard work
- rèn任suǒ所yù欲wèi为do as one pleases
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Open the tool →Questions about 任其自流
What does 任其自流 mean?
任其自流 (rèn qí zì liú) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to let things take their own course”.
How do you pronounce 任其自流?
任其自流 is pronounced rèn qí zì liú in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 任其自流 literally mean?
Literally, 任其自流 means “Let it flow by itself”. It is used to mean “to let things take their own course”.
What is the Chinese definition of 任其自流?
指不加约束、引导，听任自由发展。