Definition
空闲 (kòngxián) means 'free time' or 'not busy' — a neutral word for when there's no work or obligation. Compare: 空 (kòng) in 有空 (yǒu kòng 'have time') is more colloquial and focuses on available time; 闲 (xián) emphasizes being idle with a slightly negative tone of having nothing to do. 休闲 (xiūxián) refers to active relaxation, not just free time.
adjective
freeidlenot busy
noun
free timeleisure
Easily confused
- 空间kōng jiānlook-alikespace (physical area or room)
Examples
- 空闲，。Zhōumò wǒ bǐjiào kòng xián, kěyǐ yìqǐ chīfàn.I'm relatively free on weekends; we can have a meal together.
- 空闲。Tā lìyòng kòng xián dú le hěn duō shū.He used his free time to read many books.
- ，。Děng nǐ yǒu kòng xián le, wǒmen zài liáo.Let's talk again when you have free time.
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