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at ease; long (in time); sad
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so; thus; like this so; thus; like this; ‑ly; correct; right |
from; self; oneself from; self; oneself; since |
get; obtain; gain get; obtain; gain; proper; suitable; proud; contented; allow; permit; ready; finished; a sentence particle used after a verb to show effect; degree or possibility; to have to; must; ought to; to need to |
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Etymology
From the Book of Jin (《晉書·苻堅載記·附王猛》):
Pronunciation
Idiom
悠然自得
- to be carefree and self-satisfied
1999, “心如刀割 ”, 黎沸揮 (lyrics), performed by 張學友:
你的悠然自得我卻束手無策
你的悠然自得我却束手无策 - nǐ de yōuránzìdé wǒ què shùshǒuwúcè
- Your leisure and contentment makes me completely helpless