yǎng shén
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  • v.repose; rest to attain mental tranquility; refresh one's spirit

    • bì mù yǎng shén

      闭目养神

      sit in repose with one's eyes closed

    • yǎn xià tā hěn xiǎng yǎng yǎng shén

      眼下养神

      He should be now glad to compose himself a little.

Word usage

  • "养" and "神" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 闭目一会儿

      He closed his eyes for rest for a while.

    • 一下继续工作

      Refresh your spirit before going back to work.