抽空 (chōu kòng) — to find time (to do something)
Definition
Literally 'draw out a gap': to carve out a moment from a busy schedule. Used when you squeeze in time for someone or something, not to describe simply having free time.
verb
to find time (to do something)
Examples
- 抽空。Wǒ chōu kòng qù kàn nǐ.I'll find time to visit you.
- ，。Wǒ zuì jìn tài máng le, chōu bù chū kōng lái.I've been too busy lately and can't find time.
- ，。Nǐ chōu gè kōng lái yí xià, wǒ yǒu shì gēn nǐ shuō.Find a moment to come over; I have something to tell you.
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