悠然

yōurán
adjective #41,682

Meanings

  1. 1 leisurely; unhurried
  2. 2 carefree; at ease

Examples

HSK 3
Lǎorén zuò zài shù xià, yōurán de hē zhe chá.
The old man sat under the tree, leisurely sipping his tea.
HSK 7-9
Tuìxiū yǐhòu, tā zài xiāngxia guò zhe yōurán de shēnghuó.
After retiring, he lived an unhurried life in the countryside.

Tips

culture
The most famous use is Tao Yuanming's couplet 采菊东篱下,悠然见南山: picking chrysanthemums by the eastern hedge, he looks up and, unhurried, sees the southern mountain. It became the picture of a quiet life away from office.
usage
Literary. In everyday talk, a relaxed pace is 悠闲. 悠然自得 means 'carefree and content'.

Stroke Order

悠 yōu
然 rán