悠然 (yōu rán) — carefree and leisurely; unhurried and content
Definition
A literary, adjective-like word for a calm, unhurried ease — like the feeling of a leisurely walk or a distant bell. Stronger and more poetic than everyday 悠闲, with no sense of effort.
verb
carefree and leisurelyunhurried and content
Examples
- 悠然。Tā xǐ huan zài zhōu mò yōu rán dì sàn bù.He likes to take a leisurely walk on weekends.
- 悠然。Tā guò zhe yōu rán zì dé de shēng huó.She lives a carefree and contented life.
- 悠然。Yuǎn chù chuán lái yōu rán de zhōng shēng.The distant sound of a bell came from afar.
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