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自由

freedom

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

zi4you2 • zìyóu

Meaning

Primary

freedom

Alternatives

liberty, free

Mnemonic

When it is 由 up to only your 自 self for choosing what to do, then you truly have 自由 freedom.

Usage

渴望 自由

long for freedom

思想自由

freedom of thought

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