消遣

xiāo qiǎn

Dictionary entry

to while the time away

What does 消遣 mean?

消遣 (xiāo qiǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to while the time away

2amusement

3pastime

4recreation

5to make sport of

Character breakdown

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消xiāoto diminish; to subside · to consume; to reduce 遣qiǎn(bound form) to dispatch; to send · (bound form) to drive away; to dispel

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消遣

xiāo qiǎn

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