HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
闲 — idle
- Reading
- xián
- Meaning
- idle; unoccupied; leisure
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
闲 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is xián and it means idle; unoccupied; leisure. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
闲 appears in everyday chinese words such as 闲 (idle, at leisure), 休闲 (leisure, recreation) and 空闲 (leisure, free time).
Chinese words containing 闲
Frequently asked questions
What does 闲 mean in Chinese?
闲 means idle; unoccupied; leisure in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 闲 read?
闲 is read xián. Reading it inside real words — 闲 and 休闲 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 闲 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 闲 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 闲 in a word?
A common word containing 闲 is 闲 (xián) — "idle, at leisure". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 闲 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 闲 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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