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To stop working or engaging in an activity to relax or recover energy.
工作了一整天，我需要休息一下。
I've worked all day; I need to rest for a while.
医生建议他多休息。
The doctor advised him to rest more.
Commonly used in daily conversation and formal contexts.
Pay attention to common collocations like '休息一下' (take a rest) and '休息时间' (break time) to sound more natural.
Use '休息' for both short breaks (e.g., after work) and longer periods of recovery (e.g., after illness).
Composed of '休' (xiū, meaning 'to stop') and '息' (xī, meaning 'to breathe' or 'to rest'). Together, they form a compound meaning 'to rest' or 'to take a break'.
Used for both physical and mental relaxation. In professional settings, it often refers to scheduled breaks during work hours.