tự tiện
[tɨ˧˨ʔ tiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) as one pleases
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng có chưa xin phép mà tự tiện lấy.Just because you feel like it doesn't mean you can just take it without asking for permission.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tự tiện” mean?
(adverb) as one pleases
Is “tự tiện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.