脱然

脫然

tuōrán

adjective

Meanings

1 unconcerned
2 carefree
3 (of an illness) cleared up; relieved

Characters

to shed / be free of

(adjective suffix: -ly)

Examples

HSK 7-9

病愈之后，他感到脱然轻快。

Bìng yù zhīhòu, tā gǎndào tuōrán qīngkuài.

After his illness cleared, he felt unburdened and at ease.

HSK 7-9

他对功名脱然不以为意。

Tā duì gōngmíng tuōrán bùyǐwéiyì.

He regards fame and rank with unconcerned detachment.

Tips

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Literary. The two main flavors are (1) physical relief, especially after recovering from illness, and (2) mental detachment from worldly cares - close to 超然 (transcendent / aloof).

Stroke Order

脱 tuō

然 rán