No. 7,685 in Chinese
逍遥
Free and unrestrained; leisurely and carefree.
In a sentence
他梦想着退休后能过上逍遥自在的生活。
He dreams of living a carefree and relaxed life after retirement.
In this sentence, '逍遥自在' describes a state of being carefree and relaxed, emphasizing personal enjoyment and freedom.
小说中的主人公是一位逍遥于山水之间的隐士。
The protagonist in the novel is a recluse living freely among mountains and rivers.
Here, '逍遥' refers to living freely and unconstrained, often associated with life close to nature or away from societal pressures.
尽管工作很忙，他却能逍遥于繁忙的日常中找到快乐。
Despite his busy work life, he manages to find happiness and freedom within the hustle of daily routines.
In this example, '逍遥' indicates an ability to remain carefree and joyful despite external busyness or challenges.
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