Definition
随意 (suí yì) means 'at will, as one wishes' and is a neutral adjective/adverb describing doing something freely without constraint. It contrasts with 随便 (suí biàn), which is more colloquial and often implies being casual or not particular; 主动 (zhǔ dòng) emphasizes taking initiative proactively rather than just acting freely; 自愿 (zì yuàn) is a verb meaning 'to volunteer willingly' with a stronger sense of personal choice.
adjective
at willas one wishesvoluntary
Examples
- 随意,。Tā chuān de hěn suí yì, méiyǒu dǎ lǐngdài.He dressed very casually, without wearing a tie.
- 随意,。Zhè shì yí gè suí yì de juédìng, bú shì qiǎngpò de.This is a voluntary decision, not forced.
- 随意,。Dàjiā suí yì zuò, búyòng kèqì.Everyone, sit wherever you like; don't stand on ceremony.
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