自在

zìzai

adjective HSK 6 #4,887

Meanings

Being at ease with oneself — comfortable and free.

退休以后，他过得很自在。

Tuìxiū yǐhòu, tā guò de hěn zìzai.

After retiring, he lives very comfortably.

一个人住挺自在的。

Yīgè rén zhù tǐng zìzai de.

Living alone is quite comfortable.

他在陌生人面前不太自在。

Tā zài mòshēngrén miànqián bùtài zìzai.

He's not very comfortable around strangers.

自由自在地生活是很多人的梦想。

Zìyóuzìzai de shēnghuó shì hěnduō rén de mèngxiǎng.

Living freely and comfortably is many people's dream.

usage

自由自在 (zìyóu zìzai) is a common four-character phrase meaning 'free and easy.' 自在 alone can also mean 'at ease' in a Buddhist context.

usage

自在 vs 舒服: 自在 emphasizes psychological comfort and freedom, while 舒服 is more about physical comfort.

自 zì

在 zài