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闲情逸趣

闲情逸趣 — “A leisurely and relaxed state of mind”

闲情逸趣 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a leisurely and relaxed state of mind”. With a disposition for refined pastimes and enjoyable pursuits. Literally, “leisurely feelings and elegant interests”.

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闲情逸趣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

闲情逸趣 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
闲
xián7idle, at leisure
情
qíng11emotions, feelings, love
逸
yì12escape, leisure, surpass
趣
qù15interest, delight, or enjoyment

Example Sentence with 闲情逸趣

他退休后,有了更多时间培养自己的闲情逸趣,比如书法和园艺。
After his retirement, he had more time to cultivate his leisurely mood and refined interests, such as calligraphy and gardening.

Idioms Related to 闲情逸趣

Synonyms of 闲情逸趣

  • xián闲qíng情yì逸zhì志leisurely mood and carefree interests
  • xián闲qíng情yì逸zhì致leisurely mood and refined interests

More idioms starting with 闲

  • xián闲yún云gū孤hè鹤free and unrestrained person
  • xián闲yún云yě野hè鹤leisurely carefree person
  • xián闲jū居wú无liáo聊idle and bored
  • xián闲qíng情bié别zhì致leisurely mood and unique charm
  • xián闲chóu愁wàn万zhǒng种a myriad of melancholy feelings
  • xián闲shí时bù不shāo烧xiāng香,,jí急lái来bào抱fó佛jiǎo脚Neglect preparations, seek help last minute
  • xián闲shì是xián闲fēi非idle gossip
  • xián闲cáo曹lěng冷jú局an unimportant leisurely official post
  • xián闲zá杂rén人děng等unauthorized or unrelated persons
  • xián闲shén神yě野guǐ鬼troublesome loafers or mischief-makers

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What does 闲情逸趣 mean?

闲情逸趣 (xián qíng yì qù) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a leisurely and relaxed state of mind”.

How do you pronounce 闲情逸趣?

闲情逸趣 is pronounced xián qíng yì qù in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 闲情逸趣 literally mean?

Literally, 闲情逸趣 means “leisurely feelings and elegant interests”. It is used to mean “a leisurely and relaxed state of mind”.

What is the Chinese definition of 闲情逸趣?

指悠闲的心情和安逸的兴致。同“闲情逸致”。

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