Definition
自如 (zì rú) describes actions or manner that are free, easy, and unconstrained — doing something with natural smoothness, as if no effort is needed. Unlike 顺利 (shùn lì 'smooth, without obstacles'), which focuses on a process going well externally, 自如 emphasizes the person's internal ease and control. It is more formal and refined than 自由 (zì yóu 'free, unrestricted'), which is about freedom from rules or constraints.
adjective
(of actions or manner) free and easyunconstrainedwith ease and naturalness
Examples
- 自如。Tā zài tái shàng yǎnjiǎng de fēicháng zì rú.He speaks on stage very naturally and with ease.
- ，自如。Miànduì wèntí, tā zǒng néng zì rú yìngduì.When faced with problems, he can always handle them with ease.
- 自如。Tā zài zhè jiā gōngsī gōngzuò de hěn zì rú.She works very comfortably and freely at this company.
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