逍遥自在 (xiāo yáo zì zai) — carefree and at ease; leisurely and free
Definition
An idiom for a completely carefree, unburdened lifestyle. A richer, more literary alternative to plain 自由, often used to describe retirement, travel, or an envied way of living.
idiom
carefree and at easeleisurely and free
Examples
- ，逍遥自在。Tuì xiū hòu, tā zhōng yú kě yǐ xiāo yáo zì zai dì shēng huó le.After retirement, he could finally live a carefree life.
- 逍遥自在。Tā xǐ huan xiāo yáo zì zai dì zài hǎi biān sàn bù.She likes to take leisurely walks by the seaside.
- 逍遥自在。Zhè zhǒng xiāo yáo zì zai de rì zi zhēn shì ràng rén xiàn mù.This kind of carefree life is really enviable.
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