How to pronounce xiu xi (休息) in Chinese

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休息

xiū xi

Characters & meanings

休
xiūT1

息
xiT0

Common mistake

休息 means "rest; to rest". Give each syllable its full tone (high-flat, neutral) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.

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