English–Chinese
“rest” in Chinese
How to say “rest” in Chinese
“Rest” in Chinese is 休息 (xiū xī).
A person sets activity aside briefly, allowing a tired body or mind to regain energy.
Example sentences with 休息
他生病了，需要在家休息几天。tā shēng bìng le xū yào zài jiā xiū xī jǐ tiān
He is sick and needs to rest at home for a few days.
Tips for using 休息
- In everyday Chinese, 一下 (yíxià, "a little") after 休息 (xiūxī, "rest") makes a short pause sound natural, while 吧 (ba, "suggestion particle") softens a proposal.
Other Chinese words for “rest”
累了就歇一会儿。lèi le jiù xiē yí huìr
When you're tired, rest for a while.
你先吃，其余我来收拾。nǐ xiān chī qí yú wǒ lái shōu shí
You eat first, and I'll clean up the rest.