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I need to restin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

我要休息

ngo5 jiu3 jau1 sik1

I need to rest

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When to use it

休息 means taking a rest or break; this phrase can explain that you need time away from an activity.

Examples

今日我要休息。

gam1 jat6 ngo5 jiu3 jau1 sik1

Today, I need to rest.

聽日我要休息。

ting1 jat6 ngo5 jiu3 jau1 sik1

Tomorrow, I need to rest.

Make it your own

I need to rest with friends this weekend

我今個週末要同朋友一齊休息

ngo5 gam1 go3 zau1 mut6 jiu3 tung4 pang4 jau5 jat1 cai4 jau1 sik1

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We need to rest

我哋要休息

ngo5 dei6 jiu3 jau1 sik1

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You need to rest

你要休息

nei5 jiu3 jau1 sik1

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I need to rest by myself tomorrow

我聽日要自己休息

ngo5 ting1 jat6 jiu3 zi6 gei2 jau1 sik1

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I need to rest by myself now

我而家要自己休息

ngo5 ji4 gaa1 jiu3 zi6 gei2 jau1 sik1

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I need to rest this weekend

我今個週末要休息

ngo5 gam1 go3 zau1 mut6 jiu3 jau1 sik1

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I need to rest with family today

我今日要同屋企人一齊休息

ngo5 gam1 jat6 jiu3 tung4 uk1 kei2 jan4 jat1 cai4 jau1 sik1

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