freedom; liberty; voluntary; unrestricted
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
freedom; liberty (right to act according to one's will within legal limits)
formalRefers to civil liberties and human rights in legal and political contexts. Often appears in compounds like 人身自由 (personal freedom) and 言论自由 (freedom of speech).
Every citizen enjoys the right to personal freedom.
Freedom of speech is a basic human right in modern society.
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They fought for freedom and equality for decades.
This constitution fully protects citizens' rights to freedom.
In a free society, everyone can express different opinions without persecution.
noun
freedom (philosophical concept of applying knowledge of objective laws consciously in practice)
formalA Marxist/philosophical term contrasting freedom with necessity (必然). True freedom is achieved through understanding and mastering objective laws rather than acting on whim.
Freedom is the understanding of necessity and the transformation of the objective world.
Only by mastering objective laws can one achieve true freedom.
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Moving from the realm of necessity to the realm of freedom is humanity's historical mission.
This freedom is not acting on a whim, but recognizing and applying laws.
Philosophers have been exploring the dialectical relationship between freedom and necessity.
adjective
free; unrestricted; voluntary
neutralDescribes actions, states, or environments without constraints. Can modify verbs as an adverb (e.g., 自由地飞翔). Often used in set phrases like 自由自在.
You can express your opinions freely.
Audience members can participate in this event freely without registration.
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Birds fly freely in the sky.
Please feel free to choose the color you like without restrictions.
After retirement, he lives a free and carefree life without any pressure.