休 Xiū ㄒㄧㄡ jau1

  • surname Xiu

休 xiū ㄒㄧㄡ jau1

  • to rest
  • to stop doing sth for a period of time
  • to cease
  • (imperative) don't

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 休 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 在 ( zài zoi6 ) 休假 ( xiū jià jau1 gaa3 )。

    I've been on vacation.

  • 休息 ( xiū xi jau1 sik1 ) 好 ( hǎo hou2 ) 吗 嗎 ( ma maa3 )?

    Did you have a good rest?

  • 休息 ( xiū xi jau1 sik1 ) 一下 ( yī xià jat1 haa6 )。

    Relax a moment.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 在 ( zài zoi6 ) 休息 ( xiū xi jau1 sik1 )。

    I'm resting.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 退休 ( tuì xiū teoi3 jau1 ) 了 ( le liu5 )。

    I am retired.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.