息 xī 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.

Example sentences

  • 安息 ( ān xī on1 sik1 ) 吧 ( ba baa6 )。

    Rest in peace.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 没 沒 ( méi mut6 ) 出息 ( chū xī ceot1 sik1 )。

    I have no future.

  • 愿 願 ( yuàn jyun6 ) 他 ( tā taa1 ) 安息 ( ān xī on1 sik1 )!

    Peace to his ashes!

  • 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.

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