放荡 (fàng dàng) — dissolute; licentious; unconventional (in a derogatory sense)
Definition
Strongly negative adjective meaning 'dissolute' — used for people or lifestyles that are morally loose or reckless in behavior. Carries a sharper, harsher judgment than simply 'unconventional'.
adjective
dissolutelicentiousunconventional (in a derogatory sense)
Examples
- 放荡。Tā guò zhe fàng dàng de shēng huó.He lives a dissolute life.
- 放荡。Zhè zhǒng fàng dàng de xíng wéi ràng rén wú fǎ jiē shòu.This kind of dissolute behavior is unacceptable.
- 放荡。Tā bù xǐ huan nà xiē fàng dàng de rén.She doesn't like those dissolute people.
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