- 自由自在 zìyóuzìzài carefreefree and easy; leisurely and without restraint; doing as one pleases
- 不自在 bùzìzài uneasyto feel uncomfortable; to be ill at ease; to feel awkward or embarrassed
- 逍遥自在 xiāoyáozìzai leisurely and carefreefree and easy; unconstrained; taking life easy or living without any worries
- 安闲自在 ānxiánzìzai carefree and at easeleisurely and free; relaxed and comfortable without any worries
- 悠闲自在 yōuxiánzìzài leisurely and carefreeleisurely and carefree; free and easy
- 找不自在 zhǎobùzìzai to ask for troubleto bring trouble or misfortune on oneself; to act in a way that makes one's own life difficult
- 从容自在 cóngróngzìzài calm and at easeto be calm, composed, and at ease; showing self-possession and leisure
- 优游自在 yōuyóuzìzài leisurely and carefreeleisurely and carefree; to be completely free and at ease without restraint
- 自繇自在 zìyóuzìzai free and easycarefree and leisurely; not restricted or constrained by anything; to do as one pleases
- 观自在 guānzìzài AvalokitesvaraThe Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, often called the Goddess of Mercy; a name indicating one who observes the world's sounds and perceives all things with freedom and without obstruction. Also known as [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]] or [[观音|觀音|guan1 yin1]].
- 观自在菩萨 guānzìzàipúsà AvalokiteshvaraThe Bodhisattva of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism who perceives the suffering of all beings and rescues them; also known as [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]] or [[观音|觀音|guan1 yin1]]
- 轻松自在 qīngsōngzìzài relaxed and carefreeFeeling happy, relaxed, and unrestrained; comfortable and at ease
- 自在画 zìzàihuà freehand drawingA drawing created by hand without the use of specialized drafting instruments.