Definition
放纵 (fàngzòng) means to indulge or let go unrestrained, often with a negative connotation of excessive freedom or lack of self-discipline. It can be used for oneself (self-indulgence) or for others, whereas 纵容 (zòngróng) specifically means to connive at or allow bad behavior in others, and 宠/宠爱 (chǒng/chǒng'ài) focus on spoiling with affection. As an adjective, it describes an undisciplined, unrestrained lifestyle.
verb
to indulgeto pamperto let (oneself or others) go unrestrained
adjective
unrestrainedindulgentundisciplined
Examples
- 放纵，。Tā zuìjìn tài fàng zòng zìjǐ le, měitiān áoyè dǎ yóuxì.He has been indulging himself too much lately, staying up late every day to play games.
- 放纵。Zhè zhǒng fàng zòng de shēnghuó fāngshì duì shēntǐ fēicháng yǒuhài.This kind of unrestrained lifestyle is very harmful to your health.
- 放纵，。Fùmǔ bù yīnggāi guòfèn fàng zòng háizi, yào jiào tāmen shǒu guīju.Parents should not indulge their children excessively; they should teach them to follow rules.
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