悠闲 yōuxián leisurely
leisurely; carefree; relaxed
How to remember 悠闲: 悠 distant + 闲 fence = leisurely.
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- Leisurely and carefree - unhurried in a pleasant way - 悠闲地散步 (yōuxián de sànbù) to stroll at ease, 生活悠闲 (shēnghuó yōuxián) a relaxed life.
- Positive and desirable, unlike 空闲 (kòngxián) which just means "free time available."
- Describes a relaxed pace or mood; pairs with 自在 → 悠闲自在, thoroughly at ease.