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休息 (xiū xi): to rest

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to rest
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • rest
  • to rest
  • to rest
  • to take a break
  • rest
  • break (as a noun)

Chinese explanation

  • 暂时停止活动，使身体或精神得到放松，恢复精力。可以指工作、学习或运动之间的短暂停顿，也可以指较长时间的睡眠和休假
  • 还可表示不再进行某项活动，如休息一会儿、休息几天。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

to rest; to take a break

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Example sentences

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You're tired, take a rest.

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We'll rest for ten minutes.

。

He rests for an hour every noon.

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Work is too busy; I need a rest.

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The doctor says you need to rest more.

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