allow; let; leave to
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Meanings
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to allow; to let; to leave to one's own devices
literaryUsed in literary or written Chinese to express complete acquiescence to external circumstances or the actions of others. Often conveys a sense of resignation or philosophical detachment.
yī一
rèn任
fēng风
yún云
biàn变
huàn幻
，
wǒ我
zì自
kuī岿
rán然
bù不
dòng动
。
Let the winds of change blow as they may, I remain unmoved.
tā他
bǎ把
suǒ所
yǒu有
shì事
qíng情
dōu都
yī一
rèn任
bié别
rén人
qù去
chù处
lǐ理
。
He left everything for others to handle as they saw fit.
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yī一
rèn任
chūn春
fāng芳
xiē歇
，
wáng王
sūn孙
zì自
kě可
liú留
。
Let the spring flowers fade away—noble guests may still linger here at ease.