悠
distant; leisurely; sway
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
distant; far away; long-time
literaryUsed to describe time or spatial distance, often in formal or literary contexts.
This matter has a long history.
The melodious琴声 came from afar.
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This river stretches long and far.
His thoughts drifted to the distant past.
The ancient Great Wall has profound long-standing cultural heritage.
adjective
leisurely; carefree; relaxed
neutralDescribes a calm, unhurried state of mind or lifestyle.
She lives a leisurely pastoral life.
He sat by the window sipping tea in a carefree manner.
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Life after retirement is very leisurely and carefree.
Grandpa took a leisurely walk in the park.
This painting creates a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere.
verb
to sway back and forth; to swing
informalUsed exclusively in informal spoken Chinese, describes a swinging or rocking movement.
The children are swinging back and forth on the swing.
He grabbed the horizontal bar and swung across to the other side.
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The wind made the willow branches sway back and forth by the lake.
She sat on the hammock swinging while listening to music.
He tied the bucket with a rope and swung it up to get the water.