Definition
放浪形骸 is a four-character idiom (成语) that describes someone who lives freely and unconventionally, ignoring social norms and behaving in a carefree, unrestrained manner. It often carries a positive or romanticized connotation of artistic or bohemian freedom, but can also imply eccentricity or disregard for propriety. The literal meaning is 'to let loose one's physical form' — the 形骸 ('physical body') represents worldly constraints.
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to be uninhibited and unconventionalto live freely without regard for social norms
Examples
- 放浪形骸，。Zhè wèi huàjiā yìshēng fàng làng xíng hái, chuàngzuò le xǔduō dútè de zuòpǐn.This painter lived an uninhibited life and created many unique works.
- 放浪形骸，。Tā xǐhuan fàng làng xíng hái de shēnghuó, bú yuànyì bèi guīju shùfù.He enjoys an unconventional life and doesn't want to be bound by rules.
- 放浪形骸。Gǔdài wénrén cháng yǐ fàng làng xíng hái lái biǎodá duì zìyóu de xiàngwǎng.Ancient literati often used uninhibited behavior to express their longing for freedom.
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