自在

zìzai

adjective HSK 6 #4,887

Meanings

Being at ease with oneself - comfortable and free.

HSK 3

退休以后，他过得很自在。

Tuìxiū yǐhòu, tā guò de hěn zìzai.

After retiring, he lives very comfortably.

HSK 4

自由自在地生活是很多人的梦想。

Zìyóu-zìzài de shēnghuó shì hěnduō rén de mèngxiǎng.

Living freely and comfortably is many people's dream.

HSK 7-9

他在陌生人面前不太自在。

Tā zài mòshēngrén miànqián bùtài zìzai.

He's not very comfortable around strangers.

usage

自由自在 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