歇

xiē
HSK 5
#1,825 most
frequent character
to rest
verb

Example Sentences

我需要歇一会儿。
wǒ xūyào xiēyīhuì ér 。
I need to rest for a while.
他工作了很久，应该歇一歇。
tā gōngzuò le hěnjiǔ ， yīnggāi xiē yī xiē 。
He has worked for a long time; he should take a break.
晚上我喜欢在家里歇息。
wǎnshàng wǒ xǐhuān zài jiālǐ xiēxī 。
I like to rest at home in the evening.

Words with similar meanings

休息xiūxī
to take a break
This term is more formal; it emphasizes the act of stopping work for relaxation.
放松fàngsōng
to relax
This word implies a sense of relaxation beyond just resting, often associated with reducing stress.

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