pass time leisurely; idle; carefree
Meanings
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to pass leisure time; to while away time; to kill time
Refers to engaging in activities to occupy oneself during free time, often for relaxation or entertainment. Commonly used with expressions like 解闷 (relieve boredom) or 遣兴 (divert oneself).
After retiring, he passes the time by playing chess.
With nothing to do on the weekend, she had to resort to reading to pass the time and relieve her boredom.
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Ancient people often passed time and entertained themselves by drinking wine and composing poetry.
adjective
leisurely; idle; carefree; at leisure
Describes a state of being free from work or worry. Can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation of laziness depending on context, especially when contrasting with others who are busy.
While everyone else was working overtime, he went to watch a play quite leisurely.
He lives a very carefree life, just taking walks and drinking tea every day.
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After retiring, he became much more leisurely and no longer worried about work.