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放纵
fàngzòng
Description
“放纵”的意思是不控制自己，让自己想做什么就做什么。
"放纵" means not controlling oneself, doing whatever one wants.
它常常有不好的意思，比如放纵自己吃太多，或者放纵孩子。
It often has a negative meaning, such as 放纵 oneself to eat too much, or 放纵 a child.
Meanings
放纵fàngzòng
to indulge; to let oneself go without control
他放纵自己，天天玩游戏。
He indulges himself, playing games every day.
放纵fàngzòng
to spoil; to let someone do as they please
父母不应该太放纵孩子。
Parents shouldn't spoil their children too much.
放纵fàngzòng
unrestrained; self-indulgent
他的生活太放纵了。
His lifestyle is too indulgent.
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Notes
- Etymology
放 (release/let go) + 纵 (loosen/indulge), together meaning to give free rein.
- Nuance
usually negative, implying loss of self-discipline, unlike neutral 放松 (relax).
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