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午休

wǔxiū
noun #15,406

Meanings

  1. 1 noon break; lunch break
  2. 2 midday nap

Examples

我们公司有一个小时的午休时间。
Wǒmen gōngsī yǒu yī gè xiǎoshí de wǔxiū shíjiān.
Our company has a one-hour lunch break.
他喜欢午休的时候睡一会儿。
Tā xǐhuan wǔxiū de shíhou shuì yīhuìr.
He likes to take a short nap during the lunch break.

Tips

culture
The midday nap (午休/午睡) is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. Many workplaces and schools schedule a formal break after lunch, and it's common to see people napping at their desks.

Stroke Order

午 wǔ
休 xiū