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CHINESE WORD

xiāo qiǎn

消遣

pastime

Numbered pinyin
xiao1 qian3
English meanings
to while the time away, amusement, pastime, recreation, to make sport of

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    xiūxián休闲xiāoqiǎn消遣。

    Leisure pastime.

  2. 02

    dǎfa打发shíjiān时间。

    Pass the time.

  3. 03

    qīngsōng轻松yúkuài愉快。

    Light and happy.

  4. 04

    yǒuyì有益shēnxīn身心。

    Good for health.

  5. 05

    láo劳yì逸jiéhé结合。

    Balance work and rest.

  6. 06

    qí其lè乐róng融róng融。

    Warm and happy.

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