肆意 (sì yì) — wantonly; recklessly; without restraint
Definition
A formal, written adverb meaning 'wantonly, recklessly' — much stronger and more literary than 随便. Typically used to criticize wrongdoing, not casual everyday actions.
adverb
wantonlyrecklesslywithout restraint
Examples
- 肆意，。Tā sì yì dì pī píng bié rén, wán quán bù kǎo lǜ hòu guǒ.He criticized others wantonly, without considering the consequences at all.
- 肆意，。Zhè xiē kāi fā shāng sì yì pò huài huán jìng, yīng gāi shòu dào chéng fá.These developers recklessly destroy the environment and should be punished.
- 肆意。Nǐ bù néng sì yì làng fèi shuǐ zī yuán.You cannot waste water resources wantonly.
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