Chinese phrase
休息〜怎么样？ xiū xī 〜 zěn me yàng
Meaning
How about ___?
When to use it
It politely suggests an idea or action. It is common when making a casual proposal and leaves room for agreement or another idea.
Example dialogue
我们都忙了一上午了，休息 一下 怎么样？ wǒ men dōu máng le yí shàng wǔ le xiū xī yí xià zěn me yàng
We've all been busy all morning. How about taking a break?
好啊，去喝杯咖啡休息一下。 hǎo a qù hē bēi kā fēi xiū xī yí xià
Sure, let's get a cup of coffee and take a break.