随意 (suí yì) — at will; as one wishes; voluntary
Definition
随意 describes actions done freely by one's own choice — like '随意坐' ('sit anywhere you like'). It focuses on the speaker's/writer's unrestricted freedom; 主动 and 自愿 emphasize the subject's own initiative and willingness.
adjective
at willas one wishesvoluntary
Examples
- 随意，。Tā chuān dé hěn suí yì, méi yǒu dǎ lǐng dài.He dressed very casually, without wearing a tie.
- 随意，。Zhè shì yí gè suí yì de jué dìng, bú shì qiǎng pò de.This is a voluntary decision, not forced.
- 随意，。Dà jiā suí yì zuò, bú yòng kè qi.Everyone, sit wherever you like; don't stand on ceremony.
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