暇
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Meaning: leisure
💡 Sun (日) + fake (叚) time = leisure; don't waste it on fake rest!
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Character Story & Explanation
暇 (xiá) means 'leisure' or 'free time', often used in formal or literary contexts. The radical 日 (sun/day) suggests time, while the phonetic component 叚 (jiǎ) indicates pronunciation. In Chinese culture, 暇 reflects the value of balancing work and rest, similar to the Western concept of 'otium' (contemplative leisure) as opposed to mere idleness.
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