躺 (tǎng): to lie down; to recline

Meanings

1 to lie down; to recline

Characters

躺

tǎng

to lie down; to recline

Examples

他躺在床上看书。

Tā tǎng zài chuáng shang kàn shū.

He's lying on the bed reading.

你累了就躺一会儿吧。

Nǐ lèi le jiù tǎng yíhuìr ba.

If you're tired, lie down for a bit.

草地上躺着几个人。

Cǎodì shang tǎng zhe jǐ ge rén.

A few people are lying on the grass.

Tips

usage

Body position verbs: 站 (zhàn, stand), 坐 (zuò, sit), 躺 (tǎng, lie down), 趴 (pā, lie face down). 躺 specifically means lying on your back or side.

culture

躺平 (tǎng píng, 'lying flat') became a viral social movement term around 2021 in China, describing young people opting out of the intense work culture and competitive 'rat race'.

In Pop Culture

躺平 tǎng píng

Lying flat

'lying flat' — rejecting overwork culture, embracing minimalism

Stroke Order

躺 tǎng

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