Learning Chinese: How to Say "Rest" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 休息
Pinyin: xiūxi
Pronunciation: shiou1 shi1
English Translation: Rest
Usage:
"休息 (xiūxi)" means "rest" or "take a break" in Chinese. It can be used as a verb or a noun.
Example:
Chinese: 我需要休息一下。
Pinyin: Wǒ xūyào xiūxi yīxià.
English: I need to rest for a while.
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."
好好休息 (hǎo hǎo xiūxi): A polite way to tell someone to "get some good rest."
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 be used in a variety of situations, such as when you are tired, need a break from work or study, or are going to sleep.
You can also use "休息 (xiūxi)" to tell someone to "take a break" or "get some rest."
For example, you could say "你应该休息一下 (nǐ yīnggāi xiūxi yīxià)" to someone who looks tired.
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