English–Chinese

“casual” in Chinese

Chinese

Also不经意 (bù jīng yì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiū xián

Example

他今天穿着休闲服装。tā jīn tiān chuān zhe xiū xián fú zhuāng

He is wearing casual clothes today.

Illustration for 休闲 (casual)

How to say “casual” in Chinese

“Casual” in Chinese is 休闲 (xiū xián).

An easygoing mode that creates room for rest and enjoyment instead of pressure or formal duties.

Full entry for 休闲: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 休闲

我经常利用休闲时间看书和散步。wǒ jīng cháng lì yòng xiū xián shí jiān kàn shū hé sàn bù

I often use my free time to read and take walks.

Tips for using 休闲

  • In everyday Chinese, this adjective describes more than clothes and can also label activities, places, and services connected with free time.

Other Chinese words for “casual”

不经意的笑容让她心动。bù jīng yì de xiào róng ràng tā xīn dòng

Her casual smile makes her heart flutter.

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