卧铺

The Chinese word 卧铺 (wòpù) is composed of two characters: 卧 (wò) and 铺 (pù). The character 卧 means "to lie down" or "to sleep", while the character 铺 means "to spread out" or "to make a bed". Together, the two characters 卧铺 mean "a place to lie down and sleep", which is a fitting name for a sleeper train compartment.The word 卧铺 first appeared in the Chinese language during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). It was originally used to refer to a type of bed that was used by travelers on long journeys. These beds were typically made of wood or bamboo and were placed on the floor of a carriage or boat.Over time, the word 卧铺 came to be used more broadly to refer to any type of bed that was used for sleeping. Today, the word is most commonly used to refer to the sleeper train compartments that are found on many Chinese trains. These compartments typically have four beds, two on each side of the compartment. They are a popular option for travelers who want to save money on accommodation or who want to have a more comfortable journey.