How common it is
休闲 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say xiūxián slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
休闲的意思是休息和放松，比如休闲时间做喜欢的事情。
Xiūxián de yìsi shì xiūxí hé fàngsōng, bǐrú xiūxián shíjiān zuò xǐhuān de shìqíng.
Leisure means rest and relaxation, like doing things you enjoy during leisure time.
Context note
休闲活动包括看书、画画、玩游戏等，让人感到快乐。
Xiūxián huódòng bāokuò kàn shū, huà huà, wán yóuxì děng, ràng rén gǎndào kuàilè.
Leisure activities include reading, drawing, playing games, etc., making people feel happy.
5 examples
周末我喜欢休闲地看书。
zhōu mò wǒ xǐ huan xiū xián dì kàn shū。
On weekends, I like to read leisurely.
休闲时间，我们去公园散步。
xiū xián shí jiān， wǒ men qù gōng yuán sàn bù。
During leisure time, we go for a walk in the park.
他喜欢休闲地听音乐。
tā xǐ huan xiū xián dì tīng yīn yuè。
He likes to listen to music leisurely.
休闲活动可以让人放松。
xiū xián huó dòng kě yǐ ràng rén fàng sōng。
Leisure activities can help people relax.
妈妈在休闲时喜欢种花。
mā ma zài xiū xián shí xǐ huan zhǒng huā。
Mom likes to plant flowers during her leisure time.
5 mini stories
小华在休闲时间画了一幅画。画里有蓝天和白云。
xiǎo huá zài xiū xián shí jiān huà le yì fú huà。 huà lǐ yǒu lán tiān hé bái yún。
Xiao Hua painted a picture during leisure time. The picture has blue sky and white clouds.
周末是休闲的好时光。我们全家一起去野餐。
zhōu mò shì xiū xián de hǎo shí guāng。 wǒ men quán jiā yì qǐ qù yě cān。
Weekends are great leisure time. Our whole family goes on a picnic together.
休闲时，我喜欢和朋友们踢足球。大家都很开心。
xiū xián shí， wǒ xǐ huan hé péng yǒu men tī zú qiú。 dà jiā dōu hěn kāi xīn。
During leisure, I like to play soccer with friends. Everyone is very happy.
奶奶的休闲活动是织毛衣。她织了一条围巾给我。
nǎi nai de xiū xián huó dòng shì zhī máo yī。 tā zhī le yì tiáo wéi jīn gěi wǒ。
Grandma's leisure activity is knitting. She knitted a scarf for me.
休闲时间，爸爸教我下棋。我们玩得很高兴。
xiū xián shí jiān， bà ba jiào wǒ xià qí。 wǒ men wán dé hěn gāo xìng。
During leisure time, Dad teaches me to play chess. We have a lot of fun.