Learning Chinese: How to Say "Rest" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 休息
Pinyin: xiūxi
Pronunciation: shi1u1 shi1
English Translation: Rest
Usage:
"休息 (xiūxi)" means "rest" or "take a break" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 老师,我想休息一下。
Pinyin: Lǎoshī, wǒ xiǎng xiūxi yīxià.
English: Teacher, I want to take a break.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "休息 (xiūxi)" that you may hear:
休息一下 (xiūxi yīxià): A more specific way to say "take a break," literally meaning "rest for a while."
好好休息 (hǎohǎo xiūxi): A more emphatic way to say "rest well," often used when someone is sick or tired.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "休息 (xiūxi)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "rest" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "休息 (xiūxi)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"休息 (xiūxi)" can also be used as a noun to refer to a break or rest period.
For example, you could say "我们休息一下吧 (wǒmen xiūxi yīxià ba)", which means "Let's take a break."
When used as a noun, "休息 (xiūxi)" is typically preceded by a measure word, such as "一次 (yīcì)" or "一会儿 (yīhuìr)".
For example, you could say "休息一次 (xiūxi yīcì)" or "休息一会儿 (xiūxi yīhuìr)", which both mean "take a break."
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