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Expressing "freedom" or "free" with 自由 (zìyóu)
Existence & Possession
Permission & Ability
Structure
自由 + Noun
Explanation
自由 (zìyóu) means "freedom" or "free." It can function as both a noun and an adjective. As a modifier, it describes something unrestricted or open, as in 自由贸易 (free trade). As a noun, it refers to the concept of liberty or freedom.
Examples
每个人都有追求自由的权利。
Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zhuīqiú zìyóu de quánlì.
Everyone has the right to pursue freedom.
退休以后，她终于过上了自由的生活。
Tuìxiū yǐhòu, tā zhōngyú guò shàng le zìyóu de shēnghuó.
After retirement, she finally lived a free life.
这个国家支持自由贸易政策。
Zhège guójiā zhīchí zìyóu màoyì zhèngcè.
This country supports a free trade policy.