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休息
xiū xi
Meaning
- to rest
Definition
暂停工作或活动，使身体或精神得到恢复。
To take a break from work or activity to restore physical or mental energy.
Usage
通常用作动词或名词，表示短暂的停止活动以恢复精力。常用于工作、学习或运动后的间歇。
Usually used as a verb or noun, indicating a temporary cessation of activity to regain energy. Commonly used for breaks after work, study, or exercise.
Examples
- 1 工作累了，我们休息一下吧。 (We're tired from work, let's take a break.)
- 2 下课休息十分钟。 (There's a ten-minute break after class.)
- 3 周末好好休息，别太累了。 (Have a good rest on the weekend, don't get too tired.)
- 4 病人需要多休息。 (The patient needs more rest.)
- 5 休息一会儿再继续学习。 (Rest a while before continuing to study.)
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