🇬🇧🇨🇳 break - 休息 : English Lesson

Meaning of "break" ("休息"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A break is a short time when you stop what you are doing so you can rest, relax, or have a snack or drink. People usually have breaks at school or work to give their brains and bodies a little pause before they start again.

The teacher said we could read or draw during the break, so I drew a picture of myself taking another break.

I was so hungry at break that my sandwich disappeared faster than my interest in math problems.

We had a short break on our hike, and my dad used it to give a long speech about socks.

I was so tired that during the break I sat on the bench and forgot to blink for twenty seconds.

We had a game break, and my grandpa used it to nap.

The class has a break. The break is short. The children go to the sun. They sit with a cup and bread. The break is for food and rest. The break makes them smile. After the break they go back to work, happy. They eat cake and drink tea. They feel warm.

This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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