recess in Chinese
recess in Chinese is 休假, 全休止符 — recess means a break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
recess in Chinese
休假
Pronounced: xiū jià
(countable) A temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
全休止符
Pronounced: quán xiū zhǐ fú
(Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
What does "recess" mean?
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noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
"The kids ran outside for recess after lunch."
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noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
"A small statue sat in a recess in the wall."
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verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.
"The judge recessed the court until the following morning."
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recess in a sentence
- The kids ran outside for recess after lunch.
- Congress is on recess until next month.
- A small statue sat in a recess in the wall.
- The judge recessed the court until the following morning.
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What is "recess" in Chinese?
"recess" in Chinese is 休假, 全休止符. recess means: A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
How do you pronounce 休假?
"recess" in Chinese is 休假, pronounced "xiū jià".
How do you use "recess" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids ran outside for recess after lunch." In Chinese, "recess" is 休假, 全休止符.
Are there other ways to say "recess" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "recess": 休假, 全休止符.
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