It describes the state of having spare time or not being busy.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to time not occupied by work or tasks.
- Describes a person being free or at leisure.
- Commonly used to discuss availability or spare time.
Overview
- 1概览：空闲是一个非常实用的形容词，用来描述一个人或一段时间处于‘不忙’的状态。它强调的是‘空余’和‘未被占用’。2) 用法模式：它可以直接作谓语（如：我今天很空闲），也可以作定语修饰名词（如：空闲时间）。3) 常见语境：常用于询问对方是否有空，或者描述自己闲暇时的活动。例如，在社交场合，可以用它来询问对方是否方便聊天。4) 近义词辨析：‘空闲’侧重于‘没有事做’；‘清闲’侧重于‘工作轻松，压力小’；‘有空’则更加口语化，常用于询问对方是否能抽出时间。
Examples
我周末通常很空闲。
everydayI am usually free on weekends.
请在您空闲时查阅这份报告。
formalPlease review this report when you are free.
你有空闲时间教我吗？
informalDo you have any spare time to teach me?
现代人很难拥有真正的空闲。
academicIt is difficult for modern people to truly have leisure time.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
空闲时刻
Moments of leisure
忙里偷闲
Steal a moment of leisure from a busy schedule
没有空闲
Have no spare time
Often Confused With
Refers to a state of having little work and being relaxed, often implying a light workload rather than just having time.
A very common, conversational way to ask if someone is available, much more frequent than '空闲' in daily talk.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word '空闲' is neutral but leans slightly towards written or formal speech. In daily conversation, native speakers prefer '有空'. It is often used to describe time rather than a person's permanent state.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '空闲' to describe being 'bored', but the word only means 'having time'. Avoid using it to describe a person who is lazy. Always ensure the context is about time availability.
Tips
Use in casual conversation
Use '空闲' to describe your weekend or spare moments. It sounds natural when talking about hobbies.
Avoid in formal business meetings
In professional emails, use '有空' or '方便的时间' instead. '空闲' might imply you have nothing important to do.
Leisure time in Chinese culture
The concept of '空闲' is often associated with relaxing with family or tea. It is valued as a way to recharge.
Word Origin
The character '空' means empty and '闲' means leisure. Together, they describe the state of having an empty schedule.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, having '空闲' is often seen as a sign of a balanced life. However, in the fast-paced modern work environment, '空闲' is sometimes viewed as a luxury.
Memory Tip
Think of an empty room ('空') that is free to be used. If you have '空闲', your schedule is like that empty room, waiting to be filled.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions两者意思相近，但在用法上‘有空’更口语化，常用于询问‘你明天有空吗？’。‘空闲’则稍微正式一点，可以形容一段时间或状态。
可以，例如‘他现在很空闲’表示他目前没有事情处理。但在某些语境下，人们更倾向于说‘他现在没事’。
反义词主要是‘忙碌’或‘繁忙’。当一个人有很多工作时，我们说他很忙，而不是空闲。
在商务场合，建议使用‘方便’或‘有时间’，‘空闲’听起来可能显得不够专业或过于随意。
Test Yourself
我周末很___，你想去爬山吗？
‘空闲’表示有时间，符合语境。
下列哪个词与‘空闲’意思最接近？
‘闲暇’指空闲的时间，与‘空闲’意义相近。
把‘我/空闲/的时候/喜欢/看书’连成句子。
这是标准的中文语序。
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Summary
It describes the state of having spare time or not being busy.
- Refers to time not occupied by work or tasks.
- Describes a person being free or at leisure.
- Commonly used to discuss availability or spare time.
Use in casual conversation
Use '空闲' to describe your weekend or spare moments. It sounds natural when talking about hobbies.
Avoid in formal business meetings
In professional emails, use '有空' or '方便的时间' instead. '空闲' might imply you have nothing important to do.
Leisure time in Chinese culture
The concept of '空闲' is often associated with relaxing with family or tea. It is valued as a way to recharge.
Examples
4 of 4我周末通常很空闲。
I am usually free on weekends.
请在您空闲时查阅这份报告。
Please review this report when you are free.
你有空闲时间教我吗？
Do you have any spare time to teach me?
现代人很难拥有真正的空闲。
It is difficult for modern people to truly have leisure time.
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