Definition
自由自在 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'free from oneself, at ease with oneself'. It describes a state of complete freedom without worries or constraints — often used for people living or acting in a carefree, unrestrained way. The repeated 自…自… structure emphasizes doing things according to one's own will.
f.e.
carefree and unrestrainedfree and easy
Examples
- 自由自在。Tā tuìxiū yǐhòu guò shàng le zì yóu zì zài de shēnghuó.After retiring, he started living a carefree life.
- 自由自在。Háizimen zài cǎodì shàng zì yóu zì zài de bēnpǎo wánshuǎ.The children run and play freely on the grass.
- 自由自在，。Tā xǐhuan zì yóu zì zài de lǚxíng, bú qù jìhuà měi yì tiān.She likes to travel free and easy, without planning every day.
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