Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
自由
zìyóu
Description
“自由”的意思是可以做自己想做的事，没有人管你。
"自由" means being able to do what you want without anyone controlling you.
这个词很常用，可以说“行动自由”或者“很自由”。
This word is very common; you can say "行动自由" or "很自由".
Meanings
自由zìyóu
freedom; liberty
我们都想要自由。
We all want freedom.
自由zìyóu
free; unrestricted
周末我很自由，可以去玩。
I'm free on the weekend and can go out to have fun.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
自 means "self" and 由 means "from/by", together "acting from oneself".
- Nuance
自由 stresses rights/liberty; 随便 is casual "do as you please".
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