放荡不羁 (fàng dàng bú) — unconventional and unrestrained; free-spirited and defiant of social conventions
Definition
A chengyu describing a person whose personality or lifestyle freely defies social conventions. Carries a slightly rebellious or bohemian tone — admiring in artistic contexts, but potentially negative for irresponsible behavior.
idiom
unconventional and unrestrainedfree-spirited and defiant of social conventions
Examples
- 放荡不羁，。Tā nián qīng shí xìng gé fàng dàng bú, bú yuàn yì bèi rèn hé guī ju shù fù.When he was young, his personality was unconventional and unrestrained; he didn't want to be bound by any rules.
- 放荡不羁，。Zhè wèi huà jiā yǐ fàng dàng bú de fēng gé wén míng, zuò pǐn chōng mǎn zì yóu yǔ jī qíng.This painter is famous for his unconventional style; his works are full of freedom and passion.
- 放荡不羁，。Tā nà zhǒng fàng dàng bú de shēng huó tài dù ràng hěn duō rén xiàn mù, dàn yě ràng jiā rén dān xīn.His unrestrained attitude toward life made many people envious, but also worried his family.
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