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任隨

简任随 · 繁任隨

Mandarin · pinyin rèn suí

to allow (sb to have his head)
to let things happen

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任: rèn · trust to, rely on, appoint; to bear, duty, office; allow
隨: Look up this written character
随: suí · follow, listen to, submit to

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4–2 · ren4 sui2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

jam6 ceoi4

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verb

to allow; to let somebody do as he or she pleases

conj

no matter (what, how, etc.); regardless of; whether

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