🇬🇧🇨🇳 rest - 休息 : English Lesson

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

To rest means to stop what you are doing and take a break so your body and brain can calm down, relax, and get their energy back. When you rest, you might lie down, sit quietly, or do something gentle so you don’t get too tired or worn out. Rest helps you feel strong again so you can play, think, and move without feeling exhausted.

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

I asked my brain to rest, but it kept replaying that embarrassing thing I did in first grade.

My legs begged me to rest after I tried to race a squirrel and totally lost.

My eyebrows need to rest from all the shocked faces I make when I see broccoli.

The cat likes to rest on my homework, probably to stop me from becoming too smart.

Grandpa said he needed to rest, then instantly turned into a snoring volcano on the couch.

A girl walks fast in the park. She is very tired. She sits on the grass to rest. Birds sing. She rests, puts her head back, and closes her eyes to rest. She rests her feet on the grass and rests a little more. People smile and she stands up and is happy.

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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