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自繇自在 — “Free and unconstrained”

自繇自在 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Free and unconstrained”. At ease and carefree. Literally, “Free and at ease”.

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自繇自在 Pronunciation and Pinyin

自繇自在 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
自
zì6from, self, naturally
繇
yóu17follow, stem from, or reason
自
zì6from, self, naturally
在
zai6to be at or in

Example Sentence with 自繇自在

他退休后,每天都过着自繇自在的生活,尽情享受着大自然的美好。
After he retired, he lived a free and unconstrained life every day, fully enjoying the beauty of nature.

Idioms Related to 自繇自在

Synonyms of 自繇自在

  • zì自yóu由zì自zài在unrestrained, carefree, and at ease

More idioms starting with 自

  • zì自shàng上ér而xià下From top to bottom
  • zì自xià下ér而shàng上from the bottom up
  • zì自bù不dài待yán言goes without saying
  • zì自bù不liàng量lì力overestimate one's own abilities
  • zì自yè业zì自dé得reap what one has sown
  • zì自chǎn产zì自xiāo销produce and sell one's own products
  • zì自jīn今yǐ以wǎng往From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已hòu后From now on
  • zì自jīn今yǐ已wǎng往from now on
  • zì自jīn今ér而hòu后from now on
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为dé得jì计to fancy one's own clever scheme
  • zì自yǐ以wéi为shì是self-righteous and opinionated

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Questions about 自繇自在

What does 自繇自在 mean?

自繇自在 (zì yóu zì zai) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Free and unconstrained”.

How do you pronounce 自繇自在?

自繇自在 is pronounced zì yóu zì zai in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 自繇自在 literally mean?

Literally, 自繇自在 means “Free and at ease”. It is used to mean “Free and unconstrained”.

What is the Chinese definition of 自繇自在?

形容没有约束,安闲随意的样子

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