4 characters Idiom and proverb 6 631

We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「任其自流」 and its meaning below.

Our focus this time is on the idiom 「任其自流」. You’ll find its definition and examples below.

It means allowing free development without restraint or guidance.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rèn qí zì liú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yam6 kei4 ji6 lau4

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.