haan4 si4*2閒時间时
Jyutpinghaan4 si4*2
Yalehàahn sí4*
Definition
Leisure time; free time; spare moments.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to moments when one is not occupied with work or obligations. It functions as an adverbial phrase of time, usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or immediately after the subject. While it is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts, it carries a slightly more relaxed tone than the more formal 餘暇.
Examples
I like to go to the library to read books in my spare time.
What do you usually do in your spare time?
Related words
Common phrases
leisure activities
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'sometimes' or 'occasionally', which would be 有時. It strictly refers to the state of having free time rather than the frequency of an action.
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