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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