Definition
休闲 (xiūxián) is a verb meaning to relax and actively enjoy leisure time—e.g., taking a walk or hanging out on weekends. It differs from 闲 (xián), an adjective describing a state of being free or not busy, and 空闲 (kòngxián), a noun/adjective for free time or a period with nothing to do. 休闲 is about the purposeful activity; 闲/空闲 describe the available time itself.
verb
to relaxto enjoy leisure time
Examples
- 休闲。Zhōumò wǒ chángcháng xiū xián yíxià.I often relax a bit on weekends.
- 休闲。Tā xǐhuān xià bān hòu xiū xián yíhuìr.He likes to relax for a while after work.
- 休闲。Wǒmen zhōumò yìqǐ qù gōngyuán xiū xián ba.Let's go relax together in the park this weekend.
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