Common Meanings
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xī息
Breath; to breathe (as in inhale/exhale). It can refer to the air going in and out, or a very short moment in time.
世界瞬息万变，我们必须不断学习。
The world is constantly changing, we must keep learning.
To stop, to rest, to cease.
工作了一天，我需要好好休息一下。
After working all day, I need to have a good rest.
to breed; to multiply; to propagate
经过多年的治理，湖泊里的鱼虾开始滋息繁衍，生态环境得到了改善
After years of management and conservation, the fish and shrimp in the lake began to multiply and breed, and the ecological environment has improved.
news; information; tidings; message
我们期待能收到你的好消息。
We look forward to receiving your good news.
Offspring; children (often used in compounds like 子息 'children').
这对夫妇结婚多年，一直没有子息。
This couple has been married for many years and has not had any children.
Interest (on money), e.g., interest rate, loan interest, monthly interest.
这笔存款的年利息是多少？
What is the annual interest on this deposit?