休
Meaning:
to rest; to stop; to retire
HSK 2
Frequency:
#224
Pinyin:
xiū
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亻
How to Write 休 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "休" in Chinese
The Chinese character 休 (xiū) means "to rest; to stop; to retire". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 休 include: 不休, 且休, 乞休.
📚 Words and Phrases with 休
Common words containing this character
不休
endlessly
HSK 2
且休
rest for now
HSK 2
乞休
to request permission to resign from an official position (old)
HSK 2
介休
see 介休市[Jie4 xiu1 Shi4]
HSK 2
休假
to go on vacation; to have a holiday; to take leave
HSK 2
休克
(medicine) (loanword) shock; to go into shock
HSK 2
倒休
to shift holidays, taking a weekday off
HSK 2
全休
complete rest (after an illness)
HSK 2
公休
to have a public holiday; to have an official holiday
HSK 2
午休
noon break
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person 亻 leaning against a tree 木
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "休"?
- The pinyin is xiū
- How many strokes does "休" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "休" mean?
- to rest; to stop; to retire
- What is the radical of "休"?
- The radical is "亻"