优哉游哉 Leisurely and carefree
Explanation
形容悠闲自得的样子，生活舒适安逸。
Describes a leisurely and carefree appearance, a comfortable and easy life.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个风景如画的小村庄里，住着一位名叫老张的老人。老张一生勤劳善良，年轻时辛勤耕作，为家人创造了舒适的生活。如今，他已年过花甲，儿孙满堂，生活富足，便放下了一切劳作，过起了优哉游哉的生活。每天清晨，老张都会在自家院子里，慢慢地品茶，欣赏着庭院里的花草树木。阳光洒在他的脸上，温暖而舒适。午后，他会坐在摇椅上，轻轻地摇晃着，听着鸟儿的鸣叫，看着孩子们在院子里嬉戏玩耍。傍晚，他会和老伴一起在村口散步，和邻居们聊聊天，谈谈家长里短。老张的生活，虽然简单平凡，却充满了温馨和快乐，他享受着这优哉游哉的晚年时光。他常说："人活着，就要活得轻松自在，活出自己的精彩。"
A long time ago, in a picturesque village, lived an old man named Lao Zhang. Lao Zhang was hardworking and kind all his life. When he was young, he worked diligently and created a comfortable life for his family. Now, he is over sixty years old, with many children and grandchildren, and his life is rich. So he gave up all his work and lived a leisurely life. Every morning, Lao Zhang would slowly drink tea in his yard, admiring the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard. The sunshine fell on his face, warm and comfortable. In the afternoon, he would sit in a rocking chair, gently swaying, listening to the birds singing, watching the children playing in the yard. In the evening, he would take a walk with his wife at the village entrance, chatting with the neighbors and talking about daily life. Lao Zhang's life, although simple and ordinary, was full of warmth and happiness. He enjoys his leisurely old age. He often said: "People live, to live easily and freely, live out their own wonderful life."
Usage
多用于描写人物悠闲自在的生活状态。
Often used to describe a person's leisurely and carefree lifestyle.
Examples
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他退休后，生活优哉游哉。
tā tuìxiū hòu, shēnghuó yōu zāi yóu zāi
After his retirement, he lived a carefree life.
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田园生活优哉游哉，令人向往。
tiányuán shēnghuó yōu zāi yóu zāi, lìng rén xiàngwǎng
The idyllic life is leisurely and enviable.
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悠闲的午后时光，优哉游哉地享受着阳光。
yōuxián de wǔhòu shíguāng, yōu zāi yóu zāi de xiǎngshòu zhe yángguāng
In a leisurely afternoon, enjoy the sun comfortably.