# 作息 (zuòxī)

In Mandarin Chinese, 作息 (zuòxī) means “to work and rest”. It was previously included at level 6 of the HSK 2.0 exam.

- Meaning: to work and rest
- Pinyin: zuòxī (zuo4 xi1)
- Not in HSK 3.0
- HSK 2.0 · Level 6

## Examples

- 保持规律的作息时间有益健康。
  Bǎochí guīlǜ de zuòxī shíjiān yǒuyì jiànkāng.
  Keeping a regular schedule of work and rest is good for your health.

## Characters

- [作](https://hanziro.com/word/zuo-write/) (zuò): to write; to compose
- 息 (xī): breath; to cease; to stop

https://hanziro.com/word/zuo-xi-work-and-rest/

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