jyu4 haa6餘暇余暇
Jyutpingjyu4 haa6
Yaleyùh hah
Definition
Leisure time; spare time or remaining free time.
writtentime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time left over after fulfilling obligations like work or study. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the everyday term 得閒時間. You will often find it used in written contexts or formal speech rather than casual conversation between friends.
Examples
What do you usually do in your spare time?
I have very little spare time left after work.
Related words
Common phrases
make good use of spare time
Common mistake
Avoid using this in very casual settings where 得閒 or 休息時間 would sound much more natural. It is not a verb, so do not try to use it to mean 'to have leisure time' directly.
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Grammar guides
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