What does 逍遥自在 mean?

逍遥自在 (xiāo yáo zì zai) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Carefree and at ease”.

How do you pronounce 逍遥自在?

逍遥自在 is pronounced xiāo yáo zì zai in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 逍遥自在 literally mean?

Literally, 逍遥自在 means “Leisurely and at ease; unrestrained and comfortable”. It is used to mean “Carefree and at ease”.

逍遥自在 — “Carefree and at ease”

逍遥自在 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Carefree and at ease”. Leisurely and contented; free from all restraints. Literally, “Leisurely and at ease; unrestrained and comfortable”.

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逍遥自在 Pronunciation and Pinyin

逍xiāo
遥yáo
自zì
在zai

逍遥自在 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
逍	xiāo	10	carefree and unrestrained
遥	yáo	13	Far; distant; remote
自	zì	6	from, self, naturally
在	zai	6	to be at or in

Example Sentence with 逍遥自在

他辞去工作后，便带着简单的行李开始了环球旅行，日子过得逍遥自在。

After quitting his job, he embarked on a world tour with just a few belongings, living a carefree and leisurely life.

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Questions about 逍遥自在

What does 逍遥自在 mean?: 逍遥自在 (xiāo yáo zì zai) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Carefree and at ease”.
How do you pronounce 逍遥自在?: 逍遥自在 is pronounced xiāo yáo zì zai in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 逍遥自在 literally mean?: Literally, 逍遥自在 means “Leisurely and at ease; unrestrained and comfortable”. It is used to mean “Carefree and at ease”.
What is the Chinese definition of 逍遥自在?: 无拘无束，安闲自得。

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