body{font-family:sans-serif;max-width:860px;margin:40px auto;padding:0 20px;color:#1a1a2e}休息 (xiūxi) — rest / take a breakLearn to write 休息 (xiūxi), meaning "rest / take a break". Animated stroke order, audio pronunciation, and a printable practice sheet — free, no sign-up required. 休 (rest: 亻 'person' leaning against 木 'tree') + 息 (breathe/rest: 自 'nose' over 心 'heart' — breathing calmly).Beginner Guides

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