自在

• 拼音: zì zai
• 汉字拆解: 自 = self; 在 = to exist/be present, together meaning existing in one's natural state

含义

At ease; comfortable; carefree; free and unrestrained.

Describes a state of being relaxed, comfortable, and free from constraints or worries. Can refer to physical comfort, mental ease, or freedom from social pressure. Also appears in Buddhist contexts meaning liberated or at peace.

例句

1. 退休之后他过得很自在，每天喝茶下棋，享受悠闲的晚年生活。
2. 她在陌生人面前总是不太自在，说话做事都显得拘谨。
3. 能在工作和生活之间找到平衡，才能活得真正自在。

用法指南

语境: lifestyle, emotions, philosophy

语气: positive

正确说法

• 他活得很自在。(He lives a carefree life.)
• 别拘束，自在点儿。(Don't be reserved — relax.)

错误说法

• 这件衣服很自在。(For clothing comfort, use 舒服 not 自在)

起源与历史

Compound of 自 (self) and 在 (to be, to exist). Originally from Buddhist terminology meaning liberation or freedom, later generalized to comfortable ease.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal