Chinese Character: 休 (xiū - Rest)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 亻 (person radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 亻 + 木 (person + tree)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiū (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
休 primarily means rest, and is used in various contexts related to relaxation and cessation.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 休息 (xiū xi) - to rest
- 休假 (xiū jià) - vacation
- 退休 (tuì xiū) - retirement
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
休 is primarily used as a verb to describe rest, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of relaxation and cessation.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 休 reflects the importance of rest and relaxation in traditional practices such as medicine and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我需要休息一下。(Wǒ xū yào xiū xi yī xià.)
I need to take a rest.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 休 as "person tree" - the 亻 represents person, and 木 means tree, together forming the concept of rest.