Definition
闲书 refers to leisure reading — books you read for fun or relaxation rather than for study or work. In Chinese culture, it often carries a slight contrast with '正经书' (serious/proper books), and can sometimes imply that the reading is a waste of time or not beneficial, though the tone depends on context.
n.
light readingleisure booksbooks for entertainment
Examples
- 闲书，。Tā píngshí xǐhuan kàn xián shū, yóuqí shì wǔxiá xiǎoshuō.He usually likes to read light reading, especially wuxia novels.
- 闲书，。Kǎoshì qián bié zǒng kàn xián shū, duō fùxí kèběn.Don't always read leisure books before exams; spend more time reviewing your textbooks.
- 闲书，。Zhè běn xián shū xiě de hěn yǒu yìsi, wǒ liǎng tiān jiù kàn wán le.This light read is very interesting; I finished it in just two days.
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