Definition
逍遥 (xiāoyáo) is a key concept from Daoism, originating in Zhuangzi's 逍遥游 ('Wandering at Ease'). It describes a state of perfect freedom — being untroubled by worldly concerns, desires, or social constraints, and moving through life with spontaneous ease. As an adjective, it characterizes a lifestyle or mindset, not a temporary mood.
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free and unfetteredcarefreeat transcendental ease
Examples
- 。Tā xǐhuan xiāo yáo zìzài de shēnghuó.He enjoys a carefree and unfettered life.
- 逍遥。Zhuāngzǐ zhuīqiú xiāo yáo de jīngshén jìngjiè.Zhuangzi pursued a spiritual state of unfettered ease.
- 逍遥。Tuìxiū hòu tā guòzhe xiāo yáo de rìzi.After retirement, he lives a carefree life.
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