leisurely; idle; free and at leisure
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
leisurely and carefree; idle; unoccupied
Describes a state of being free from work, busyness, or obligations. Can carry a positive connotation of relaxation or a neutral/negative connotation of idleness.
Tā他
tuì退
xiū休
hòu后
shēng生
huó活
hěn很
qīng清
xián闲
。
He leads a very leisurely life after retirement.
Zhè这
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
hěn很
qīng清
xián闲
，
měi每
tiān天
méi没
shén什
me么
shì事
zuò做
。
This job is very leisurely, with nothing much to do every day.
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Tā他
yī一
shí时
hái还
guò过
bu不
guàn惯
qīng清
xián闲
de的
tuì退
xiū休
shēng生
huó活
。
He still can't get used to the leisurely retired life for the moment.
Lǎo老
rén人
měi每
tiān天
jiāo浇
huā花
yǎng养
yú鱼
，
guò过
de得
qīng清
xián闲
zì自
zai在
。
The old man waters flowers and keeps fish every day, living a leisurely and carefree life.