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息
xī
Description
“息”这个字有很多意思。它可以指呼吸，也可以指利息，还可以指停下来休息。
The character "息" has many meanings. It can refer to breathing, interest, or taking a rest.
我们常在“休息”“消息”“利息”这些词里看到它。
We often see it in words like "休息" (rest), "消息" (news), and "利息" (interest).
Meanings
休息xiūxi
to rest; to take a break
累了就休息一下吧。
If you're tired, take a break.
息xī
breath; to breathe
他跑得太快，喘不上气息。
He runs so fast that he can't catch his breath.
利息lìxī
interest (on money)
银行每年给一点利息。
The bank pays some interest every year.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of the nose (自) over the heart (心), meaning breath.
- Nuance
rarely used alone; usually part of compounds like 休息, 消息, 利息.
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