🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

自由

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zìyóu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Freedom/ˈfriː.dəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #300 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"自由是人类的基本权利。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being free; the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

    "The citizens fought for their freedom during the revolution."
  2. 2

    The absence of subjugation or domination; independence.

    "She valued her freedom above all else, choosing to live life on her own terms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'freedom' originates from the Old English 'frēodōm', which combines 'frēo' meaning 'free' and '-dōm' denoting a state or condition. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages, reflecting a historical evolution from notions of personal liberty to broader societal and political contexts.

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