Learn a Chinese Character - 歇 (xiē) - Rest

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 欠 (owe radical)

Stroke Count: 13 (13 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 曷 + 欠 (how + owe)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xiē (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

歇 primarily means rest, and is used in various contexts related to taking a break and stopping.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 歇息 (xiē xi) - take a rest
• 歇脚 (xiē jiǎo) - rest one's feet
• 歇业 (xiē yè) - close down (a business)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

歇 is primarily used as a verb to describe resting, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of taking a break and stopping.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 歇 reflects the importance of rest in traditional practices such as tea culture and daily life.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 歇 as "how owe" - the 曷 represents how, and 欠 means owe, together forming the concept of rest.