yōuxián

幽闲

Word · AdjectiveTraditional幽閒

graceful and refined; leisurely and carefree

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

graceful and refined; gentle and elegant

literary

Literary usage, typically describing a woman's refined demeanor.

Zhè这
wèi位
xiǎo小
jiě姐
jǔ举
zhǐ止
yōu幽
xián闲
 ,
qì气
zhì质
gāo高
yǎ雅
 。

This young lady carries herself with grace and refinement, possessing an elegant temperament.

Gǔ古
shū书
zhōng中
de的
shū淑
nǚ女
xíng形
xiàng象
duō多
shì是
yōu幽
xián闲
zhēn贞
jìng静
de的
 。

The image of a virtuous woman in ancient books is often one of grace, chastity, and tranquility.

2.

adjective

leisurely and carefree; relaxed and unhurried

Describes a state of being free from hurry or stress.

Lǎo老
rén人
zài在
gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
guò过
zhe着
yōu幽
xián闲
de的
shēng生
huó活
 。

The elderly man leads a leisurely and carefree life in the park.

Zhōu周
mò末
wǒ我
xǐ喜
huan欢
yōu幽
xián闲
de地
kàn看
shū书
hē喝
chá茶
 。

On weekends, I enjoy reading books and drinking tea in a relaxed, unhurried manner.

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Yōu幽
xián闲
de的
wǔ午
hòu后
 ,
yáng阳
guāng光
sǎ洒
mǎn满
tíng庭
yuàn院
 。

In the leisurely afternoon, sunlight filled the courtyard.