chǎn
啴啴
relaxed; easy; comfortable
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesadjective
relaxed; easy; unhurried; comfortable
archaicClassical Chinese usage describing a relaxed manner, slow rhythm, or comfortable atmosphere. Often used to describe breathing, music, or demeanor that is leisurely and unhurried.
《
Lǐ礼
jì记
》
yún云
:
chǎn啴
xié谐
màn慢
yì易
。
The Book of Rites states: relaxed and harmonious, leisurely and easy.
Qí其
shēng声
chǎn啴
huǎn缓
,
bù不
pò迫
cù促
yě也
。
Its sound is relaxed and slow, not urgent or hurried.