zi6 jau4 zi6 zoi6自由自在
Jyutpingzi6 jau4 zi6 zoi6
Yalejih yàuh jih joih
Definition
Free and easy; leisurely, carefree, and unconstrained.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the internal state of being unburdened by obligations or social pressures. Unlike the more formal or abstract concepts of liberty, this phrase highlights the physical and mental ease of doing exactly what one wants without feeling watched or restricted. It is frequently used to describe the ideal lifestyle of retirees or the feeling of being on vacation.
Examples
Going on a trip during the holidays is the most carefree experience.
He has been living a very leisurely and carefree life since he retired.
Related words
Common phrases
to live a carefree life
life is leisurely and carefree
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe political freedom or civil rights, as it is strictly reserved for personal comfort and lack of constraint in daily life.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
