Definition
放肆 (fàngsì) describes brazenly presumptuous behavior that oversteps social boundaries, carrying a strong negative tone (often used for scolding). It is more aggressive and disrespectful than 冒昧 (màomèi), which is milder and used in polite apologies for taking a liberty. It is far stronger than 随便 (suíbiàn), which simply means 'casual' or 'informal' without negative judgment.
adjective
presumptuousimpudentunbridled
Examples
- 放肆。Zài zhǎngbèi miànqián búyào zhèyàng fàng sì.Don't be so presumptuous in front of your elders.
- 放肆。Tā fàng sì de xíngwéi ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu bù gāoxìng.His impudent behavior made everyone unhappy.
- 放肆?Nǐ zěnme gǎn zhème fàng sì?How dare you be so presumptuous?
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