ㄒㄧ sik1

  • breath
  • news
  • interest (on an investment or loan)
  • to cease
  • to stop
  • to rest
  • Taiwan pr. [xi2]

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 息 (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.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 安息吧。 Rest in peace.
  • 我没出息。 I have no future.
  • 愿他安息! Peace to his ashes!
  • 休息好嗎? Did you have a good rest?
  • 休息一下。 Relax a moment.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY)