无忧无虑
无忧无虑 (wú yōu wú lǜ) literally means “without worries or concerns” and expresses “carefree and relaxed”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Carefree and relaxed
Pronunciation: wú yōu wú lǜ Literal meaning: Without worries or concerns
Origin & Usage
Without (无) sorrow (忧), without (无) anxiety (虑). The pairing separates two things English tends to run together: 忧 is grief over what has happened and 虑 is calculation about what might. Being free of both is therefore a fuller claim than 'carefree'. Yuan drama supplies the phrase, and childhood and animals claim it above all, with an unmistakable note of retrospect: it is generally said by somebody describing a state they no longer occupy.
Examples
English: "She lived a carefree life, enjoying every moment without stress."
Chinese: 她过着无忧无虑的生活，享受每一个没有压力的时刻。
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gāo zhěn wú yōu
Completely free from worry or concern
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qǐ rén yōu tiān
Worry needlessly about impossible disasters
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深谋远虑
shēn móu yuǎn lǜ
Plan far ahead
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深思熟虑
shēn sī shú lǜ
Thoughtful deliberation
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后顾之忧
hòu gù zhī yōu
Worry about the home front left behind
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回味无穷
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Lingering reflection
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束手无策
shù shǒu wú cè
Completely helpless without options
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风月无边
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Boundless natural beauty and romance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 无忧无虑 mean in English?
无忧无虑 (wú yōu wú lǜ) literally translates to “Without worries or concerns” and is used to express “Carefree and relaxed”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 无忧无虑 used?
Situation: She lived a carefree life, enjoying every moment without stress.
What is the pinyin for 无忧无虑?
The pinyin pronunciation for 无忧无虑 is “wú yōu wú lǜ”.