遑 (huáng) - Hurry & leisure
遑 · huáng
Hurry;
leisure;
have time for;
used in classical Chinese to express having time or leisure, often in negative contexts.
Hurryleisurehave time for
Usage highlights
No time forNo leisure toHow much lessNo time to restToo busy to eatNo time to care
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He had no time to rest (不遑休息).
- I have no leisure to attend to that matter (遑论此事).
- They were so busy they couldn't even eat (不遑暇食).
- There's no time to worry about that now (遑顾其他).
Collocations
- No time for(不遑)
- No leisure to(遑暇)
- How much less(遑论)
- No time to rest(不遑宁处)
- Too busy to eat(不遑暇食)
- No time to care(遑顾)
Idioms
- Too busy to rest(不遑宁处)
- No time for leisure(不遑暇食)
- How much less(遑论其他)
- Restless and hurried(遑遑不安)
Cultural background
FAQ- Primarily used in classical Chinese and formal contexts, often appearing in negative constructions.
- Reflects traditional values of diligence and the constant busyness of official life.
- Appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs and historical records.