Definition
作息 (zuòxī) is a compact verb meaning 'to work and rest' — it refers to one's daily routine or schedule of activity and rest. It is often used in fixed phrases like 作息时间 (daily schedule) or 作息规律 (regular routine), and is more formal than simply saying 'daily schedule' in English.
verb
to work and restto carry out a daily routine
Examples
- 作息。Měitiān ànshí zuò xī duì shēntǐ hěn yǒu hǎochù.Working and resting on time every day is very good for your health.
- 。Tā de zuò xī shíjiān fēicháng gùdìng.His daily schedule is very fixed.
- 作息。Guīlǜ zuò xī néng ràng nǐ jīnglì gèng chōngpèi.A regular daily routine can make you more energetic.
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