任性 (rènxìng): meaning and examples | Speak Chinese

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rènxìng

Part of speech: Adjective

Meanings

willful; capricious
indulgent; self-willed

Examples and explanations

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任
rènto assign, appoint; duty, responsibility
性
xìngSacrificial animal used in ancient rituals; General term for domestic animals (now expanded to include wild animals)