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业余
yèyú
Description
“业余”常常用来说工作以外的时间，比如晚上或者周末。
"业余" is often used to refer to time outside of work, such as evenings or weekends.
它也可以说一个人做事不专业，水平不高。
It can also mean that a person does something non-professionally or with low skill.
Meanings
业余yèyú
spare-time; outside of work or study
他利用业余时间学画画。
He uses his spare time to learn painting.
业余yèyú
amateur; nonprofessional
他只是一个业余歌手。
He is just an amateur singer.
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Notes
- Etymology
业 means "work/occupation" and 余 means "surplus/extra", so literally "beyond one's work".
- Nuance
as "amateur" it can imply lower quality, opposite of 专业 (professional).
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