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歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
歇 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

歇 Stroke Order — How to Write 歇

Stroke Order

歇 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 欠, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

歇 Radical and Character Components

Components:曷欠

歇 is a phono-semantic compound: 欠 (yawn) carries the meaning, while 曷 indicates the sound.

Radical: 欠 + 9 more strokes

歇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiē

Meanings of 歇 in Chinese

1

xiē歇

To rest; to take a break.
走累了，我们找个地方歇歇脚吧。
We're tired from walking, let's find a place to rest our feet.
To stop; to rest; to take a break; to cease operation or work.
今天我终于可以歇班了，好好放松一下
Today I can finally take a day off and relax well.
A very short period of time, a moment.
等我一歇，我马上就来。
Wait for me for a moment, I'll be right there.

Common Words and Phrases with 歇

1
xiē歇bān班
to be off duty; to have a day off from work
我今天歇班，可以好好在家休息了
I'm off work today, so I can rest well at home.
2
xiē歇dǐng顶
to be balding or getting thin on top, typically referring to an adult's gradual hair loss on the crown of the head.
他才三十出头，就开始有点歇顶的迹象了
He's only in his early thirties, and he's already showing signs of male pattern baldness.
3
xiē歇hòu后yǔ语
A two-part allegorical saying in Chinese, where the first part, often a metaphor, implies the second part's true meaning, which is usually left unsaid but understood.
他讲的这个歇后语很有趣，‘泥菩萨过江——自身难保’，正好形容了我现在的困境。
The Xiēhòuyǔ he shared was very interesting, 'A clay Buddha crossing the river — unable to protect oneself,' which perfectly describes my current predicament.
4
xiē歇jiān肩
Take the load off one's shoulders for a rest.
老农在田埂上歇肩，擦了擦额头的汗水，然后继续劳作
The old farmer took a temporary rest on the field ridge, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then continued his labor.
5
xiē歇jiǎo脚
stop on the way for a rest
走了这么久，我们找个地方歇歇脚吧。
We've walked for so long, let's find a place to rest our feet.
6
xiē歇liáng凉
enjoy the cool in some shade
夏天傍晚，人们喜欢坐在树下歇凉
On summer evenings, people enjoy sitting under the trees to cool off.
7
xiē歇mǎ马
To dismount from a horse and rest; by extension, to stop work or an activity.
旅人走到山脚下，找了个凉亭歇马
The traveler reached the foot of the mountain and found a pavilion to dismount and rest.
8
xiē歇qì气
stop for a rest
爬了这么久的山，我们找块石头坐下来歇歇气吧。
After climbing the mountain for so long, let's find a rock to sit down and catch our breath.
9
xiē歇shǎng晌
Take a midday nap or rest, often after lunch.
午饭后，爷爷习惯在摇椅上歇晌一会儿
After lunch, Grandpa habitually takes a midday break in his rocking chair.
10
xiē歇shǒu手
to stop doing what one is doing
忙碌了一上午，他决定歇手去吃午饭。
After a busy morning, he decided to stop working and go for lunch.
11
xiē歇sī斯dǐ底lǐ里
Hysteria; an abnormal emotional state characterized by extreme agitation and erratic behavior.
她听到这个坏消息后，变得歇斯底里，大哭起来
After hearing the bad news, she became hysterical and started crying loudly.
12
xiē歇sù宿
To stay or lodge somewhere for the night; to put up overnight.
长途跋涉后，旅行者们在山谷中的小木屋歇宿。
After a long journey, the travelers lodged in a small cabin in the valley.
13
xiē歇wō窝
Refers to poultry (such as chickens or ducks) temporarily stopping laying eggs.
我家老母鸡最近歇窝了，好久没见蛋了。
My old hen has stopped laying eggs recently; I haven't seen any eggs for a long time.
14
xiē歇xī息
To rest; to stay overnight.
我们走累了，找个地方歇息一下吧。
We are tired from walking, let's find a place to rest.
15
xiē歇xián闲
To rest; to take a break.
忙了一天，晚上终于可以歇闲一下了。
After a busy day, I can finally take a rest in the evening.

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Questions about 歇

What does 歇 mean in Chinese?

歇 (xiē) means “To rest” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 歇?

歇 is pronounced xiē in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 歇 have?

歇 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 歇?

歇 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 欠. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 歇?

The radical of 歇 is 欠, and 歇 is a phono-semantic compound.