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The character "歇" is constructed as a phono-semantic compound, combining the phonetic element "曷" with the semantic component "欠", which traditionally carries associations with breath or a lack thereof. Its etymology suggests an original meaning tied to the act of pausing for breath, thereby extending to the general idea of ceasing activity or taking rest. This foundational sense of stopping or resting has remained central throughout its usage, evolving to apply in various contexts where a halt or break is implied, such as in the compound "歇息" for taking repose or "歇业" for closing a business, while maintaining its essential connection to interruption and respite.
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我们歇一会儿。
他累了，需要歇歇。
大家在树下歇脚。
工作之后，我喜欢歇息片刻。
他们决定歇业一天进行整顿。
尽管很忙，他还是抽空歇了歇。
在长途旅行中，我们每隔几小时就歇一次。
由于天气炎热，工地上的工人们不得不频繁歇工。