Meaning
休闲 refers to free time spent in relaxation or enjoyable activities away from work or obligations. It describes both the state of being relaxed and leisure activities themselves. The word combines 休 (to rest) and 闲 (idle, free), emphasizing the peaceful, unhurried nature of leisure time.
Usage
Commonly used to describe casual clothing (休闲装), leisure activities (休闲活动), or recreational facilities (休闲中心). It often appears as a modifier before nouns to indicate something informal, relaxed, or for recreational purposes. Native speakers use it to contrast with formal situations or work-related contexts.
Examples
- 01周末我喜欢做一些休闲活动，比如看电影或者逛公园。, .On weekends I like to do some leisure activities, such as watching movies or strolling in the park.
- 02这家咖啡馆的氛围很休闲，适合朋友聊天。, .This café has a very relaxed atmosphere, suitable for chatting with friends.
Characters
Common collocations
- 休闲活动leisure activities
- 休闲时光leisure time
- 休闲装casual wear
- 休闲度假leisure vacation
Antonyms
Origin
The character 休 depicts a person leaning against a tree, symbolizing rest. 闲 originally showed moonlight shining through a door gap, suggesting peaceful, quiet time at night when one is free from work.