English–Chinese
“lie down” in Chinese
How to say “lie down” in Chinese
“Lie down” in Chinese is 躺 (tǎng).
The body rests horizontally on a supporting surface, either settling into that position or remaining there in comfort.
Example sentences with 躺
她感到头晕，躺在草地上休息。tā gǎn dào tóu yūn tǎng zài cǎo dì shàng xiū xī
She felt dizzy and lay on the grass to rest.
Tips for using 躺
- This verb does not by itself mean that sleep occurs, so it also fits a person who is awake and resting.
Other Chinese words for “lie down”
他因病一直卧床三天。tā yīn bìng yì zhí wò chuáng sān tiān
He lay in bed for three days because he was sick.