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The word 随意 is formed by combining the character 随, meaning "to follow" or "go along with", and 意, meaning "intention", "mind", or "wish". Together, they create a conceptual blend where the action of "following" is directed toward one's own "intention", thus forming the complete idea of acting according to one's own will or inclination, yielding the sense of "as one pleases" or "casual". It is a direct semantic fusion where the second character provides the object that the action of the first character naturally follows.

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随意挑选你喜欢的水果。

Qǐng suíyì tiāoxuǎn nǐ xǐhuān de shuǐguǒ.

Please feel free to pick the fruits you like.

今天晚餐我们随意吃点面条吧。

Jīntiān wǎncān wǒmen suíyì chī diǎn miàntiáo ba.

Let's just casually eat some noodles for dinner tonight.

在这个公园里,大家可以随意散步和休息。

Zài zhège gōngyuán lǐ, dàjiā kěyǐ suíyì sànbù hé xiūxi.

In this park, everyone can stroll and rest as they please.

你可以随意发表意见,我们欢迎不同的观点。

Nǐ kěyǐ suíyì fābiǎo yìjiàn, wǒmen huānyíng bùtóng de guāndiǎn.

You can freely express your opinions; we welcome different viewpoints.

他那种随意的生活态度,其实背后是高度的自律和规划。

Tā nà zhǒng suíyì de shēnghuó tàidù, qíshí bèihòu shì gāodù de zìlǜ hé guīhuà.

His seemingly casual attitude towards life is actually backed by a high degree of self-discipline and planning.

Word Definition - 随意

suí yì as one wishes; according to one's wishes; at will; voluntary; conscious

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