Definition
自行其是 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning to act according to one's own judgment or inclination, often ignoring others' advice or rules. The literal translation 'go one's own way' captures the spirit, but the idiom carries a nuance of self-willed or arbitrary action, sometimes with a mildly negative connotation. You use it when someone insists on doing things their own way despite guidance or norms.
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to go one's own wayto act on one's own judgment (often disregarding others)
Examples
- ，自行其是。Tā wánquán bù jiēshòu jiànyì, zǒng shì zì háng.He completely refuses advice and always goes his own way.
- 自行其是，。Gōngsī lǐ yí wèi jīnglǐ zì háng, dǎozhì xiàngmù shībài.A manager in the company acted on his own judgment, causing the project to fail.
- 自行其是，。Zài jítǐ zhōng bú yì zì háng, xūyào duō yǔ dàjiā shāngliang.In a group, it's not good to go your own way; you need to consult with others.
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