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rest in Chinese

rest in Chinese is 休息, 残羹剩饭, 和平 — rest means relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

rest in Chinese

休息
noun
Pronounced: xiū xi
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
残羹剩饭
noun
Pronounced: cán gēng shèng fàn
(uncountable) That which remains.
和平
noun
Pronounced: hé píng
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
延长符号
noun
Pronounced: yán cháng fú hào
(music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
全休止符
noun
Pronounced: quán xiū zhǐ fú
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
休息
verb
Pronounced: xiū xi
(intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.

What does "rest" mean?

  1. noun Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.
    "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow."
  2. noun The remaining part of something; what is left over.
    "She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later."
  3. noun A pause of a specific length in a piece of music, or the symbol marking it.
    "The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus."
  4. verb To stop working or moving in order to relax or recover.
    "He sat down to rest after climbing the stairs."

rest in a sentence

  • You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow.
  • The doctor recommended bed rest for a week.
  • She ate half the pizza and saved the rest for later.
  • The composer added a two-beat rest before the final chorus.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "rest" in Chinese?

"rest" in Chinese is 休息, 残羹剩饭, 和平. rest means: Relief from work or activity, especially by sleeping or relaxing.

How do you pronounce 休息?

"rest" in Chinese is 休息, pronounced "xiū xi".

How do you use "rest" in a sentence?

Example: "You need to get some rest before the long drive tomorrow." In Chinese, "rest" is 休息, 残羹剩饭, 和平.

Are there other ways to say "rest" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "rest": 休息, 残羹剩饭, 和平, 延长符号, 全休止符.

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