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閑居

简闲居 · 繁閑居

Mandarin · pinyin xián jū

to lead a quiet and peaceful life in retirement
to stay home with nothing to do
to lead a solitary life

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居: jū · live, dwell, reside, sit
闲: xián · fence, guard; defend; idle time

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2–1 · xian2 ju1

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