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隨心所欲

简随心所欲 · 繁隨心所欲

Mandarin · pinyin suí xīn suǒ yù

(idiom) to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases

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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
所: suǒ · place, location; numerary adjunct
欲: yù · desire, want, long for; intend
随: suí · follow, listen to, submit to

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2–1–3–4 · sui2 xin1 suo3 yu4

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ceoi4 sam1 so2 juk6

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(idiomatic) to act solely upon one's will

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