hit3 maa5歇馬歇马
Jyutpinghit3 maa5
Yalehit máh
Definition
To rest, or to rest one's horse while traveling.
colloquialdaily actionstravel
How it's used
Originally referring to the act of letting a horse rest during a long journey, this phrase has evolved into a common idiom for taking a break from any strenuous activity. It carries a slightly more vivid and descriptive tone than simply saying 休息. It is often used when suggesting that someone has been working or traveling for too long and needs to pause to recover their energy.
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