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闲书
xiánshū
Description
闲书是指看着玩儿的书，不是学习或者工作用的。
"闲书" refers to books read for fun, not for study or work.
很多人喜欢在休息的时候看看闲书，比如小说。
Many people like to read "闲书" during their breaks, such as novels.
Meanings
闲书xiánshū
a book read for fun, not for study
他喜欢在睡觉前看看闲书。
He likes to read casual books before going to bed.
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Notes
- Etymology
闲 (leisure, idle) + 书 (book) = a book read in one's free time.
- Nuance
often carries a light, casual tone, sometimes contrasted with serious study books.
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