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肆无忌惮 (sì wú jì dàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

肆无忌惮 (sì wú jì dàn) is a Chinese word: unbridled; unscrupulous; without restraint. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 肆无忌惮

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

unbridled; unscrupulous; without restraint

这些人肆无忌惮地破坏环境。

zhè xiē rén sì wú jì dàn de pò huài huán jìng

These people destroy the environment without any scruples.

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Word breakdown

肆 sì — wantonly; unbridled; to indulge without restraint

Words with this character (2)
  • 1 大肆 dà sì — wantonly HSK 7
    • 大 large-scale, greatly
    • 肆 unbridled, without restraint
    Example

    敌人大肆破坏城市的基础设施。

    dí rén dà sì pò huài chéng shì de jī chǔ shè shī

    The enemy wantonly destroyed the city's infrastructure.

  • 2 放肆 fàng sì — presumptuous, insolent, unbridled HSK 7
    • 放 to release, let loose (restraint)
    • 肆 unbridled, wanton, without limits
    Example

    你怎么能这么放肆地跟长辈说话？

    nǐ zěn me néng zhè me fàng sì de gēn zhǎng bèi shuō huà

    How can you speak so presumptuously to your elders?

无 wú — without; not have

Words with this character (67)
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忌 jì — to fear; to scruple; to avoid

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 切忌 qiè jì — must avoid HSK 7
    • 切 earnestly, definitely (adds emphasis and urgency)
    • 忌 taboo, avoid, abstain from (core meaning of prohibition)
    Example

    开车时切忌玩手机。

    kāi chē shí qiè jì wán shǒu jī

    When driving, you must avoid using your phone.

  • 2 忌口 jì kǒu — abstain from certain foods HSK 7
    • 忌 avoid, abstain from, taboo
    • 口 eating, food intake (literally: mouth)
    Example

    医生让我忌口，不能吃辣的。

    yī shēng ràng wǒ jì kǒu bù néng chī là de

    The doctor told me to abstain from certain foods, I can't eat spicy food.

  • 3 忌妒 jì dù — to be jealous, to envy HSK 7
    • 忌 to resent, to be wary of (adds negative emotion)
    • 妒 to be jealous, to envy (core meaning of jealousy)
    Example

    她忌妒她姐姐的成功。

    tā jì dù tā jiě jie de chéng gōng

    She is jealous of her sister's success.

  • 4 忌讳 jì huì — to avoid as taboo HSK 7
    • 忌 to avoid, to abstain from
    • 讳 to conceal, to avoid mentioning
    Example

    在中国文化中，人们忌讳在春节说不吉利的话。

    zài Zhōng guó wén huà zhōng rén men jì huì zài Chūn jié shuō bù jí lì de huà

    In Chinese culture, people avoid saying unlucky words during the Spring Festival.

  • 5 禁忌 jìn jì — taboo HSK 7
    • 禁 prohibition, forbidden
    • 忌 avoidance, something to be avoided
    Example

    在这个文化中，谈论死亡是一个禁忌。

    zài zhè ge wén huà zhōng tán lùn sǐ wáng shì yí ge jìn jì

    In this culture, talking about death is a taboo.

惮 dàn — to dread; to fear; to be in awe

Structure & writing
1 肆 sì — (lit.) unbridled; wanton; acting recklessly

肆 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 镸 cháng — long; growth; elder
镸 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something)
HSK 7
肆 sì (lit.) unbridled; wanton; acting recklessly
1.2 聿 yù — literary particle used at the start or middle of a sentence for continuity
聿 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
建 jiàn to build; to construct 律 lǜ law; rule
HSK 7
津 jīn ford; river crossing 肆 sì (lit.) unbridled; wanton; acting recklessly 肇 zhào (class.) to begin; to start

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2 无 wú — to not have, opposite of "有"
无 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
抚 fǔ to stroke gently

无 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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3 忌 jì — to envy; to resent

忌 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

3.1 己 jǐ — oneself; one's own side
己 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down
HSK 2
记 jì to memorize; to remember
HSK 4
改 gǎi to revise; to modify 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline
HSK 5
配 pèi to marry (of a man and woman)
HSK 7
岂 qǐ rhetorical question marker, equivalent to 'how could' or 'is it possible that' 忌 jì to envy; to resent
3.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order

4 惮 dàn — (lit.) to fear; to dread

惮 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

4.1 忄 xīn — heart/mind radical (vertical form)
忄 is a component in 55 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
快 kuài fast; quick (opposite of 慢) 情 qíng emotion; feeling; psychological state of love, hatred, joy, fear, etc. aroused by external things 慢 màn slow; taking a long time (opposite of 快) 懂 dǒng to know; to understand
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 怪 guài strange, unusual 惯 guàn to be accustomed to; to be used to
HSK 4
忆 yì to recall; to remember 怀 huái chest; bosom 性 xìng character; temperament; disposition 恼 nǎo to anger; to make angry 悔 huǐ to regret something one has done or said
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惊 jīng （of mules, horses, etc.）to bolt out of control in fright 惜 xī to cherish and value; not to discard carelessly 愉 yú happy, joyful 懒 lǎn lazy, disinclined to work (opposite of 勤)
HSK 5
恢 huī (lit.) vast; broad 悄 qiāo quiet, silent; (of actions) done without others knowing 慎 shèn careful, cautious 憾 hàn to feel regret; to be dissatisfied or disappointed
HSK 6
忧 yōu sad; melancholy 怜 lián to pity, to sympathize 恨 hèn to hate; to resent 恰 qià exactly, just 惧 jù to fear; to dread
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愤 fèn to feel indignant; to be angry
HSK 7
怖 bù to fear; to be afraid 怡 yí (lit.) joyful; cheerful 怯 qiè timid; afraid; lacking courage 恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 恒 héng lasting; permanently unchanged
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恤 xù (lit.) to worry; to be concerned 悟 wù to understand; to comprehend; to awaken 悦 yuè happy, joyful 悴 cuì (lit.) sorrowful; grieved 悼 dào to mourn, to grieve for the deceased 惋 wǎn to feel sympathy or regret for another's misfortune 惕 tì to be cautious and vigilant 惦 diàn to keep thinking about; to worry about 惨 cǎn cruel, vicious 惬 qiè contented; pleased 惭 cán ashamed; feeling shame 惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 愣 lèng to be dazed; to stare blankly 愧 kuì ashamed; feeling shame for one's faults or wrongdoings 慌 huāng flustered, hurried, frantic 慑 shè (lit.) to fear; to frighten 慨 kǎi indignant; filled with righteous anger 慷 kāng see 慷慨: ①full of righteous spirit, impassioned; ②generous, unsparing 憔 qiáo haggard and sallow (see 憔悴) 憧 chōng flickering or moving back and forth indecisively (see "憧憧") 憬 jǐng (lit.) to awaken; to become aware 懈 xiè to relax; to slacken in will or effort
4.2 单 dān — simple; few in variety or category
单 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
弹 tán use the elasticity of one object to propel another
HSK 7
惮 dàn (lit.) to fear; to dread 禅 chán abbreviated transliteration of Sanskrit 'dhyāna', referring to Buddhist meditation 阐 chǎn to explain in detail; to expound and clarify

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