自由戀愛

简 自由恋爱 · 繁 自由戀愛
Mandarin · pinyin zì yóu liàn ài

Meanings

  1. romantic relationships based on free choice (as opposed to arranged courtship or marriage)
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自
zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
由
yóu · cause, reason; from
戀
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愛
ài · love, be fond of, like
恋
liàn · love; long for, yearn for; love
爱
ài · love, be fond of, like
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4–2–4–4 · zi4 you2 lian4 ai4

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自由戀愛 · zi4 you2 lian4 ai4
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Exact source record自由戀愛 自由恋爱 [zi4 you2 lian4 ai4] /romantic relationships based on free choice (as opposed to arranged courtship or marriage)/