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自如

zì rú

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • unobstructed
  • unconstrained
  • smoothly
  • with ease
  • freely

Definition

自如:表示活动或操作不受阻碍,自由自在,无拘无束。

Freely, smoothly, without difficulty; able to act or move freely.

Usage

常用于形容人在某种情境下表现得轻松自然、得心应手,或者事物运作顺畅。

Often used to describe someone handling a situation with ease and naturalness, or something operating smoothly.

Examples

  • 1 他在演讲中应对自如,赢得了观众的掌声。 (He handled the speech with ease and won the audience's applause.)
  • 2 这位老司机即使在拥堵的路上也能驾驶自如。 (This experienced driver can drive smoothly even in traffic.)
  • 3 她对新环境适应自如,很快就交到了朋友。 (She adapted to the new environment freely and quickly made friends.)
  • 4 这个软件操作简单,用户可以自如地切换各种功能。 (This software is easy to operate, and users can switch between functions freely.)
  • 5 在比赛中,他发挥自如,最终获得了金牌。 (In the competition, he performed with ease and finally won the gold medal.)

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