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休 / 体: how to tell them apart

休 is a person (亻) leaning on a tree (木) to rest (休息). 体 has 本 on the right (身体, 体育).

休 xiū — to rest

休

休息xiū xirest3A lesson 7

体 tǐ — body

体

身体shēn tǐbody1B lesson 12
体育tǐ yùphysical education; sports4A lesson 5
体育精神tǐ yù jīng shénsportsmanship4B lesson 11
侧着身体cè zhe shēn tǐlying on one's side4B lesson 16

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