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自由戀愛

简自由恋爱 · 繁自由戀愛

Mandarin · pinyin zì yóu liàn ài

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
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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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