Learn a Chinese Character - 闲 (xián) - Leisure

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 门 (gate radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (7 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 门 + 木 (gate + wood)

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xián (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

闲 primaries means leisure, and is used in various contexts related to free time and relaxation.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 空闲 (kòng xián) - free time
• 闲聊 (xián liáo) - casual chat
• 闲逛 (xián guàng) - stroll

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

闲 is primarily used as an adjective to describe leisure, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of free time and relaxation.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 闲 reflects the importance of leisure in traditional practices such as tea drinking and calligraphy.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 闲 as "gate wood" - the 门 represents gate, and 木 means wood, together forming the concept of leisure.