Chinese

自在

/t͡sɹ̩⁵¹⁻⁵³ t͡saɪ̯⁵¹/
casually; without a care in the world
  • HSK 6
  • TOCFL 5

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  • characterChinese自 “self, oneself; one's own”
  • characterChinese在 “to exist; to be present; to be alive”
    • soundChinese才 “ability; gift; talent; capability”
    • soundChinese士 “unmarried male; bachelor”

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