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wayward in Chinese

wayward in Chinese is 任性 — wayward means stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

wayward in Chinese

任性
adj
Pronounced: rèn xìng
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

What does "wayward" mean?

  1. adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
    "The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning."
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wayward in a sentence

  • The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning.
  • Her wayward brother had drifted from job to job for years.

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What is "wayward" in Chinese?

"wayward" in Chinese is 任性. wayward means: Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

How do you pronounce 任性?

"wayward" in Chinese is 任性, pronounced "rèn xìng".

How do you use "wayward" in a sentence?

Example: "The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning." In Chinese, "wayward" is 任性.

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