午睡

wǔshuì

noun HSK 2 #24,182

Meanings

1 afternoon nap
2 siesta

Characters

Examples

HSK 2

医生说，短时间的午睡对身体有好处。

Yīshēng shuō, duǎn shíjiān de wǔshuì duì shēntǐ yǒu hǎochù.

Doctors say a short nap is good for your health.

HSK 3

我每天都午睡。

Wǒ měitiān dōu wǔshuì.

I take a nap every day.

HSK 3

午睡以后精神好多了。

Wǔshuì yǐhòu jīngshén hǎoduō le.

I feel much more energetic after a nap.

Tips

culture

Napping after lunch is deeply embedded in Chinese culture. Many workplaces and schools have an official 午休 (noon rest) period. Students often nap at their desks.

Stroke Order

午 wǔ

睡 shuì