tiêu khiển
Definition
- Verb:
- To amuse oneself / to pass the time pleasantly: The primary meaning of "tiêu khiển" is to engage in an activity for enjoyment or relaxation, often to make time pass in a pleasant way.
- To entertain oneself / to divert oneself: It refers to seeking lighthearted entertainment or distraction from routine.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Ông cụ thường đọc sách để tiêu khiển. (The old man often reads books to pass the time.)
- Chúng tôi nghe nhạc để tiêu khiển trong chuyến đi dài. (We listened to music to amuse ourselves on the long trip.)
- Cô ấy tìm những thú tiêu khiển lành mạnh. (She looks for healthy pastimes.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in a slightly formal or literary context to describe leisurely activities.
- It can imply a deliberate effort to fill leisure time with enjoyable, often undemanding, pursuits.
Variants and Related Words
- Thú tiêu khiển (n): A pastime, a hobby, a form of entertainment.
- Sưu tập tem là thú tiêu khiển của anh ấy. (Stamp collecting is his hobby.)
Synonyms
- To entertain oneself: To provide amusement or enjoyment for oneself.
- To pass the time: To occupy one's time, especially during a period of waiting.
- To divert oneself: To turn one's attention to amusement or pleasure.
Related Idioms
- While "tiêu khiển" itself is not commonly part of idioms, the concept is central to phrases involving leisure and entertainment.