随心所欲

suíxīnsuǒyù

to do as one pleases

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 隨心所欲
Dictionary entry

(idiom) to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases

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See it in sentences

退休后他随心所欲地生活。

Tuìxiū hòu tā suíxīnsuǒyù de shēnghuó.

English

After retiring he lives as he pleases.

旅行能随心所欲吗？

Lǚxíng néng suíxīnsuǒyù ma?

English

Can travel follow your heart's desire?

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