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任由

rènyóu
verb #13,403

Meanings

  1. 1 to let (someone do something)
  2. 2 to allow
  3. 3 regardless of

Examples

HSK 7-9
你不能任由他胡闹。
Nǐ bùnéng rènyóu tā húnào.
You can't just let him mess around.

Tips

usage
任由 implies a deliberate choice to not interfere. It often carries a tone of criticism - someone is allowing something they shouldn't. Similar to 任凭 but slightly less formal.

Stroke Order

任 rèn
由 yóu