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Expressing something done casually with 随意 (suíyì)
Structure
随意 + 地 + Verb
Explanation
The word 随意 (suíyì) means "at will," "casually," or "as one pleases." It can function as an adjective or adverb, describing actions performed without careful deliberation or formality. For example, 随意地扔在上 means "tossed on it casually."
Examples
他随意翻了翻桌上的杂志。
Tā suíyì fān le fān zhuō shàng de zázhì.
He casually flipped through the magazine on the table.
你别太随意了，这是正式场合。
Nǐ bié tài suíyì le, zhè shì zhèngshì chǎnghé.
Don't be so casual; this is a formal occasion.
她随意扎了个马尾就出门了。
Tā suíyì zā le gè mǎwěi jiù chūmén le.
She casually tied her hair in a ponytail and went out.
他随意翻了翻桌上的杂志。
tā suíyì fān le fān zhuō shàng de zázhì.
He casually flipped through the magazine on the table.
你别太随意了，这是正式场合。
nǐ bié tài suíyì le, zhè shì zhèngshì chǎnghé.
Don't be so casual — this is a formal occasion.
她随意扎了个马尾就出门了。
tā suíyì zā le ge mǎwěi jiù chūmén le.
She casually tied her hair in a ponytail and went out.