xiāo qiǎn

消遣

to while the time away; amusement

HSK 7+ · Frequency 3.5

Meanings

to while away time; to kill time
pastime; recreation; amusement

Example sentences

读书是他业余时间最喜欢的消遣方式。
我们在茶馆里喝茶聊天，以此来消遣时光。