午觉

午覺
wǔjiào
noun #22,637

Meanings

  1. 1 afternoon nap
  2. 2 siesta

Examples

Tā měitiān wǔfàn hòu dōu yào shuì gè wǔjiào.
He takes an afternoon nap every day after lunch.
Yòuéryuán de xiǎopéngyǒumen zài shuì wǔjiào.
The kindergarten children are taking their afternoon nap.

Tips

culture
午觉 (afternoon nap) is a widespread custom in China, especially common in schools and many workplaces. A mid-day rest period is often built into the daily schedule, particularly in summer months.

Stroke Order

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