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休

xiū
verb #3,125

Meanings

  1. 1 to rest; to take a break
  2. 2 to stop; to cease
  3. 3 don't (classical)

Examples

我们休息一下吧。
Wǒmen xiūxi yīxià ba.
Let's take a break.
他在休假。
Tā zài xiūjià.
He is on vacation.
退休以后做什么？
Tuìxiū yǐhòu zuò shénme?
What will you do after retirement?

Tips

usage
休 is used in many common compounds: 休息 (to rest), 休假 (to take leave), 退休 (to retire), 休闲 (leisure). The character combines 人 (person) + 木 (tree) — a person resting under a tree.

Stroke Order

休 xiū