🇬🇧🇨🇳 rest - 休息 : English Lesson

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

Rest is a time when you stop running around, stop working, or stop thinking so hard, and just let your body and brain relax. During rest, you might lie down, sit quietly, close your eyes, or even sleep. Rest helps your muscles, your heart, and your mind feel better and get ready for more fun and learning later.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My eyebrows needed a rest from being surprised all day by my little brother’s weird ideas.

After racing the dog around the yard, I needed a rest, but the dog thought it was time for round two.

Mom said she needed a rest, then melted onto the sofa like a sleepy pancake.

My brain begged for a rest after I tried to count how many noodles were in my bowl.

Scientists say rest helps you grow and think better, which means my bed is secretly a brain-charging station.

A child and a dog walk to the park. The child is tired. They sit on a seat for a rest. The dog takes a rest and the child holds a toy and has a short rest. After one more rest they smile, stand, and walk home happy. They want one more rest next day.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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