English–Chinese

“nap” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǔ shuì

Example

今天的午睡时间很短。jīn tiān de wǔ shuì shí jiān hěn duǎn

Today's nap time is very short.

Illustration for 午睡 (nap)

How to say “nap” in Chinese

“Nap” in Chinese is 午睡 (wǔ shuì).

A short sleep around midday that helps a tired body and mind recover for the rest of the day.

Full entry for 午睡: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 午睡

幼儿园安排了午睡时间。yòu ér yuán ān pái le wǔ shuì shí jiān

The kindergarten schedules nap time.

Tips for using 午睡

  • English speakers use "nap" for a short sleep at many times, while 午睡 (wǔshuì, "midday sleep") specifically places the rest around noon.

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