rest; repose
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to rest; to take a break; to repose
literaryA classical literary term. It conveys a sense of peaceful or tranquil rest. Often used in a poetic or formal register.
Zǒu走
le了
bàn半
rì日
，
wǒ我
men们
zài在
lín林
zhōng中
qì憩
xī息
piàn片
kè刻
。
Having walked for half a day, we rested for a moment in the woods.
Fēi飞
niǎo鸟
juàn倦
ér而
zhī知
huán还
，
zé择
liáng良
mù木
yǐ以
qì憩
xī息
。
The weary flying bird knows to return, choosing a fine tree to rest upon.
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Cǐ此
yuán园
shèn甚
yōu幽
jìng静
，
kě可
gōng供
yóu游
rén人
qì憩
xī息
。
This garden is very quiet and secluded, offering a place for visitors to rest.