siu1 haan4消閑消闲
Jyutpingsiu1 haan4
Yalesīu hàahn
Definition
Leisure; activities done to pass the time and enjoy oneself.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on activities done to pass time or for personal enjoyment during free moments. It often appears in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as describing hobbies or lifestyle choices, rather than being used in casual, everyday speech where people might just say 玩 or 休息.
Examples
What leisure activities do you like doing when you're on holiday?
He found many leisure hobbies after he retired.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 休息, which specifically means to rest or take a break from work. 消閑 implies active engagement in a pastime, whereas 休息 is about recovery.
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Grammar guides
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