Chinese word

悠闲

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu xián

Meaning

  • adjectiverelaxed

Example

他现在很悠闲。tā xiàn zài hěn yōu xián

He is very relaxed right now.

Illustration for 悠闲 (relaxed)

More examples

周末我们在公园里度过悠闲的时光。zhōu mò wǒ men zài gōng yuán lǐ dù guò yōu xián de shí guāng

Over the weekend, we spent some leisurely time in the park.

Core concept

Room in both the schedule and the mind, allowing actions to unfold without hurry.

Common phrases

  • 过着悠闲的生活guò zhe yōu xián de shēng huó

    lead a leisurely life

  • 显得悠闲xiǎn de yōu xián

    appear relaxed

  • 保持悠闲的状态bǎo chí yōu xián de zhuàng tài

    maintain a relaxed state

Similar words

轻松qīng sōng: Feeling free from much worry, pressure, or effort.
放松fàng sōng: Feeling relaxed as the body and mind release their tension.
安逸ān yì: Enjoying a comfortable, quiet life that allows plenty of peaceful time.

Definition in Chinese

表示有空闲时间且心境平和，不紧不慢地生活或行动。biǎo shì yǒu kòng xián shí jiān qiě xīn jìng píng hé bù jǐn bú màn dì shēng huó huò xíng dòng

Word origin

悠 (yōu, "long and unhurried") + 闲 (xián, "unoccupied") form a word for having both available time and inner calm.

Usage tips

  • The word is usually neutral rather than a judgment about productivity, so it can describe an easy day without implying that the person is careless or lazy.

Other meanings

  • peacefuladjective
  • freeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 悠闲自在yōu xián zì zàicarefreeidiom

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