wǔ shuì
nap
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我每天中午都要午睡一会儿。
wǒ měitiān zhōngwǔ dōu yào wǔshuì yīhuìr.
I take a nap every noon.
午睡可以帮助我消除疲劳。
wǔshuì kěyǐ bāngzhù wǒ xiāochú píláo.
Napping can help me eliminate fatigue.
我喜欢在午睡后喝一杯咖啡。
wǒ xǐhuan zài wǔshuì hòu hē yībēi kāfēi.
I like to have a cup of coffee after taking a nap.
小憩 (xiǎo qì)
nap
午觉 (wǔ jiào)
afternoon nap
早起 (zǎo qǐ)
get up early
熬夜 (áo yè)
stay up late
The Chinese word 午睡 (wǔshuì) is composed of two characters: 午 (wǔ) and 睡 (shuì). The character 午 originally meant "noon" or "midday", but it has also come to be used more generally to refer to the afternoon. The character 睡 means "to sleep". So, the word 午睡 literally means "midday sleep" or "afternoon nap".The practice of taking a nap in the afternoon is common in many cultures around the world, and it is believed to have a number of benefits, including improving alertness and cognitive performance, reducing stress, and boosting the immune system. In China, taking a nap in the afternoon is often seen as a way to recharge and prepare for the rest of the day.The word 午睡 is first recorded in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), and it has been used continuously ever since. It is a common word in modern Chinese, and it is used by people of all ages.
