Meaning and Usage
"空闲" (kòngxián) refers to having free or idle time when one is not occupied with work or other obligations. It is commonly used to talk about available time for leisure or other activities.
Common Contexts
People often use "空闲" to ask about or describe free time, such as in social invitations or discussing one's schedule. It can describe both short periods of free time and more general availability.
Collocations and Patterns
Usage Notes
"空闲" is typically used as a noun or adjective describing time or availability. It is more formal than some colloquial expressions for free time. Avoid confusing it with "空" alone, which can mean empty or sky but does not specifically imply free time.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "空闲" with "闲" alone, which can have meanings related to idleness or leisure but is less commonly used by itself in modern Mandarin. "空闲" is the standard term for free or idle time.