COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 休 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 leaning against a tree 木
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How to Write 休 (xiū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to rest
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiū
休
to rest
Common words
xiū xi
休息
rest; to rest
xiū jià
休假
to go on vacation; to have a holiday; to take leave
tuì xiū
退休
to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement
xiū xián
休闲
leisure; relaxation; not working; idle
bà xiū
罢休
to give up; to abandon (a goal etc); to let sth go; forget it
xiū kè
休克
(medicine) (loanword) shock; to go into shock
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 休
Say “xiū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 休
Common words and phrases
xiū xi
rest; to rest
xiū jià
to go on vacation; to have a holiday; to take leave
tuì xiū
to retire (from the workforce); to go into retirement
xiū xián
leisure; relaxation; not working; idle
bà xiū
to give up; to abandon (a goal etc); to let sth go; forget it
xiū kè
(medicine) (loanword) shock; to go into shock
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“休”。
Zhège zì shì “xiū”.
This character is “休”.
我正在学习“休”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiū” zì.
I am learning the character “休”.
请写一遍“休”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiū”.
Please write “休” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 休?
休 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 休 (xiū) mean?
休 (xiū) means to rest.
What is the radical of 休?
The radical of 休 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.