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任性
rènxìng
Description
任性的意思是只做自己想做的事，不听别人的意见。
The meaning of 任性 is doing only what one wants and not listening to others' opinions.
我们常用这个词说小孩子，也可以说大人太自由、不管别人。
We often use this word to describe children, but it can also refer to adults who are too free and disregard others.
Meanings
任性rènxìng
willful; doing whatever one wants
这个孩子很任性，想要什么就要什么。
This child is very willful and wants whatever he desires.
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Notes
- Etymology
任 (to let/allow) + 性 (nature), i.e. letting one's nature run free.
- Nuance
usually negative, describing someone who ignores others; recently also used jokingly for spending freely.
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