放纵

放縱

fàngzòng

verb HSK 7 #8,852

Meanings

1 to indulge
2 to let loose
3 to be unrestrained

Characters

to release; to let go

to indulge; vertical

Examples

不能放纵孩子的坏习惯。

Bù néng fàngzòng háizi de huài xíguàn.

You can't indulge children's bad habits.

周末他放纵自己吃了一顿大餐。

Zhōumò tā fàngzòng zìjǐ chī le yí dùn dàcān.

He indulged himself with a big meal on the weekend.

Tips

usage

放纵 can be negative (indulging bad behavior, being undisciplined) or mildly positive (allowing yourself to enjoy something freely for once).

Stroke Order

放 fàng

纵 zòng