Chinese

xiūxi
Meaning: to rest; to take a break
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

你工作了一整天,應該休息一下。
你工作了一整天,应该休息一下。
You have been working all day, you should rest a bit.
你該休息一下了。
You should rest a bit.
醫生再三叮囑病人要多休息。
The doctor repeatedly urged the patient to rest more.
登山隊決定就地休息。
The climbing team decided to rest right where they were.
生病時不要硬撐,應該多休息。
Don't force yourself to hold out when you're sick; you should rest more.

Usage Notes

Used for both taking a short break and going to sleep.

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