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The character "暇" is structured with the semantic component "日", indicating its association with time or day, and the phonetic component "叚", which historically provided its pronunciation. This composition has remained consistent in its traditional form. Etymologically, the character originally conveyed the concept of having time free from duties, and in classical texts it often denoted a state of being at leisure or having the opportunity to engage in an activity. Over time, its meaning has focused more specifically on denoting spare time or leisure periods, as seen in modern compounds like "闲暇" for leisure.
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我有很多闲暇时间。
他忙得无暇吃饭。
周末我们享受闲暇时光。
工作之余，我才有暇看书。
她总是抽暇陪伴家人。
在繁忙的生活中，寻找闲暇并不容易。
即使再忙，他也设法偷暇练习钢琴。
现代人常抱怨无暇顾及个人兴趣。