休闲

xiū xián

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. leisure
2. relaxation
3. not working
4. idle
5. to enjoy leisure
6. to lie fallow

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 工作 gōng zuò 工作 gōng zuò to work 工作指有职业或劳动，休闲指不工作、放松。: to work

Related words

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• 消遣 xiāo qiǎn 消遣 xiāo qiǎn to while the time away 消遣侧重消磨时间的娱乐活动，与休闲的放松状态相关。: to while the time away

Synonyms

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• 休息 xiū xi 休息 xiū xi rest 表示放松、歇息，但休闲更强调闲暇时的享受。: rest

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“休闲”不能带宾语，不能说“我休闲一会儿”，应说“我休闲一下”或“我在休闲”。

Example Sentences

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周末我想在家 休闲 。

I want to relax at home this weekend.

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Words Containing 休闲

• 休闲裤 休闲裤 xiū xián kù: casual pants
• 休闲鞋 休闲鞋 xiū xián xié: leisure shoes

Child Words of 休闲

• 闲 闲 xián: idle
• 休 休 xiū: to rest