HSK 2
休息
Meaning
- rest
- to rest
- Pinyin
- xiū xi
Character reference
Components and radical classification
休
xiūto rest; to stop; to retire
Primary radical亻 · man
息
xīto end, to cease, to put a stop to; pause, breath, rest; news
Primary radical心 · heart
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details