pastime Xiāoqiǎn

Xiāoqiǎn

pastime = Xiāoqiǎn

Pronunciation =  pastime

Pronunciation in Chinese = 消遣

pastime in Chinese: Xiāoqiǎn

Part of speechNoun 

Definition in English: That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion. 

Definition in Chinese: 使时间愉快地流逝的有趣的东西; 运动; 娱乐; 导流。

Examples in English:

  • Art is not a pastime but a priesthood

Examples in Chinese:

  • 艺术不是消遣,而是神职人员

Synonyms of pastime

Synonyms in Chinese 娱乐
爱好
Synonyms in English recreation
hobby
amusement
entertainment

Antonyms of pastime

Antonyms in Chinese 工作
很长的工作
劳动
钻孔
Antonyms in English work
very long work
labor
bore

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