HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
息 — rest
- Reading
- xī
- Meaning
- rest; breath; news
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
息 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xī and it means rest; breath; news. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
息 appears in everyday chinese words such as 休息 (rest, take a break), 信息 (information, message) and 消息 (news, information).
Chinese words containing 息
Frequently asked questions
What does 息 mean in Chinese?
息 means rest; breath; news in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 息 read?
息 is read xī. Reading it inside real words — 休息 and 信息 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 息 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 息 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 息 in a word?
A common word containing 息 is 休息 (xiū xi) — "rest, take a break". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 息 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 息 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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