午睡
To take a nap
Wörtlich: Noon sleep
Use `午睡` to describe the essential midday nap that recharges your energy for the rest of the day.
In 15 Sekunden
- A midday nap taken specifically after lunch.
- A culturally essential daily habit for health and productivity.
- Can be used as both a noun and a verb.
Bedeutung
This is the beloved Chinese habit of taking a short nap after lunch to recharge for the afternoon. It is more than just a quick rest; it is a daily ritual for millions of people.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Talking to a coworker after lunch
我要去午睡一会儿。
I’m going to take a nap for a bit.
Explaining a daily routine
我有午睡的习惯。
I have the habit of taking midday naps.
In a formal office policy meeting
公司保证员工有充足的午睡时间。
The company ensures employees have sufficient time for a midday nap.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The tradition of 'wushui' is deeply rooted in the belief that a midday rest aids digestion and heart health. In many Chinese schools and factories, a 1-2 hour break after lunch is mandatory. It is so ingrained that even IKEA stores in China famously allow customers to test the beds for a quick nap.
The 20-Minute Rule
In China, a 'wushui' is usually 20-40 minutes. Any longer and you'll wake up feeling like a zombie!
The 'Lights Out' Shock
Don't be surprised if office lights are turned off at 1 PM sharp. It's not a power cut, it's nap time!
In 15 Sekunden
- A midday nap taken specifically after lunch.
- A culturally essential daily habit for health and productivity.
- Can be used as both a noun and a verb.
What It Means
午睡 (wǔshuì) refers to a midday nap. It usually happens right after lunch. In China, this isn't just for kids or the elderly. It is a nationwide practice for students and office workers alike. Think of it as a biological 'save button' for your brain.
How To Use It
You can use it as a noun or a verb. Usually, people say 睡午睡 or 睡个午睡. It is very simple to slot into sentences. If you are feeling tired at 1 PM, just tell your friends you need a 午睡. They will totally understand and probably join you.
When To Use It
Use it every day between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. It is perfect for office settings where the lights might actually go out. You can use it when planning your schedule with friends. It is also a great excuse to decline a post-lunch meeting. Just say you have a strict 午睡 habit.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for a full night's sleep. That is just 睡觉. Also, don't use it for a 5-minute accidental doze-off in a meeting. That is more like 'nodding off.' Avoid using it if you are sleeping at 6 PM. At that point, you are just taking an early evening crash.
Cultural Background
In China, the 午睡 is legendary. Many schools and offices have a dedicated break for this. You might see people sleeping on their desks with special U-shaped pillows. Some even bring foldable cots to the office! It is believed to balance your 'yin' and 'yang' for health. It is a cultural right, not a sign of laziness.
Common Variations
You might hear 午觉 (wǔjiào) which is the more colloquial version. People often say 睡午觉. In a more formal or medical context, you might hear 午间休息. But for daily life, 午睡 is your go-to word. It sounds a bit more 'standard' than the very casual 午觉.
Nutzungshinweise
The phrase is neutral and safe for all settings. In casual speech, use `午觉`; in writing or slightly more formal talk, use `午睡`.
The 20-Minute Rule
In China, a 'wushui' is usually 20-40 minutes. Any longer and you'll wake up feeling like a zombie!
The 'Lights Out' Shock
Don't be surprised if office lights are turned off at 1 PM sharp. It's not a power cut, it's nap time!
The Desk Pillow Secret
Search for '午睡枕' (wushui zhen) online. These specialized pillows are a must-have for napping comfortably on a hard desk.
Beispiele
6我要去午睡一会儿。
I’m going to take a nap for a bit.
A standard way to announce your break.
我有午睡的习惯。
I have the habit of taking midday naps.
Uses the phrase as a noun to describe a lifestyle.
公司保证员工有充足的午睡时间。
The company ensures employees have sufficient time for a midday nap.
Shows how the term is used in professional benefits discussions.
你是不是睡午觉睡过头了？
Did you oversleep during your nap?
Uses the common variation 'wujiao' in a playful text.
乖乖去午睡，下午才有精神玩。
Go take a nap like a good kid, so you'll have energy to play later.
Shows the phrase in a nurturing, domestic context.
我忙得连午睡的时间都没有。
I'm so busy I don't even have time for a nap.
Highlights how a lack of nap is a sign of extreme busyness.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb to use with 'nap'.
吃完饭，我想___个午睡。
In Chinese, you 'sleep' a nap (睡午睡), you don't 'take' or 'do' it like in English.
Identify the time of day this phrase applies to.
通常我们在___进行午睡。
The 'wu' in 'wushui' specifically means noon/midday.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of Midday Napping Terms
Used with close friends or family.
睡午觉 (shuì wǔjiào)
Standard term for any situation.
午睡 (wǔshuì)
Used in official schedules or health reports.
午间休憩 (wǔjiān xiūqì)
Where you'll see 午睡 in action
At the Office
Sleeping on a desk pillow
At School
Students resting heads on desks
At Home
A quick sofa snooze after lunch
In Public
Elderly people napping in a park
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen午睡 is specifically for midday naps, while 睡觉 is the general term for sleeping, usually at night.
It can be both! You can say 'I need a 午睡' (noun) or 'I am going to 午睡' (verb).
Technically, no. That would be a late afternoon nap. 午睡 is strictly for the period following lunch.
Yes, it is highly encouraged! Most colleagues will respect your nap time and keep the noise down.
You can say 我睡个午觉 (Wǒ shuì ge wǔjiào). It sounds very natural and friendly.
You can use the term 闭目养神 (bìmù yǎngshén), which means closing your eyes to refresh your spirit.
Yes, it is common everywhere in China, though in the hot south, the midday break might be even longer.
Absolutely. Even with busy tech jobs, many young professionals use 'power naps' to stay productive.
Using the wrong verb. Remember to use 睡 (shuì) or 打 (dǎ) for 'taking' a nap, never 做 (zuò).
Not really slang, but 眯一会儿 (mī yīhuìr) means to 'get some shut-eye' for a very short time.
Verwandte Redewendungen
睡午觉
To take a midday nap (casual)
午休
Lunch break / Midday rest
打盹
To doze off / To nod off
补觉
To catch up on sleep
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