Noun, Adj.freedom; liberty

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Character Breakdown

自由 consists of 2 characters.

How to Use 自由 in Sentences

Common collocations & usage patterns. Learn how to combine 自由 with other words naturally.
Adverb + Adjectivewith
yóu
neutral
not free
Measure Word + Nounwith
zhǒng
yóu
neutral
a kind of freedom
Adjective + Nounwith时间
yóu
shí
jiān
neutral
free time
Verb + Objectwith追求
zhuī
qiú
yóu
neutral
pursue freedom
Noun + Nounwith言论
yán
lùn
yóu
formal
freedom of speech

Example Sentences with 自由

xiǎo
niǎo
zài
tiān
kōng
zhōng
yóu
fēi
The bird flies freely in the sky.
zài
mín
zhǔ
shè
huì
zhōng
xiǎng
yóu
shì
gōng
mín
de
běn
quán
In a democratic society, freedom of thought is a fundamental right of citizens.
nán
dào
rèn
wéi
jīng
yóu
shì
rén
zhǎn
de
qián
ma
Don't you think economic freedom is a prerequisite for personal development?
zài
zhè
ge
guó
jiā
rén
men
yǒu
yán
lùn
yóu
In this country, people have freedom of speech.
bìng
méi
yǒu
huò
zhēn
zhèng
de
yóu
fǎn
ér
xiàn
le
xīn
de
shù
He did not gain true freedom; instead, he fell into new constraints.
zhōu
huan
yóu
ān
pái
shí
jiān
shū
huò
sàn
On weekends, I like to arrange my time freely, such as reading or taking a walk.
le
gōng
zuò
zhuī
qiú
gèng
yóu
de
shēng
huó
fāng
shì
He quit his job to pursue a freer lifestyle.
suī
rán
xiǎng
yǒu
chuàng
zuò
yóu
dàn
shù
jiā
réng
kǎo
shè
huì
yǐng
xiǎng
Although enjoying creative freedom, artists still need to consider social impact.