English–Chinese
“stay in bed” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwò chuáng
Example
他感冒严重，已经卧床好几天了。tā gǎn mào yán zhòng yǐ jīng wò chuáng hǎo jǐ tiān le
He has a bad cold and has been in bed for several days.
How to say “stay in bed” in Chinese
“Stay in bed” in Chinese is 卧床 (wò chuáng).
The bed becomes a place of necessary rest when illness or weakness prevents normal movement.
Example sentences with 卧床
手术后她需要在家卧床养病一段时间。shǒu shù hòu tā xū yào zài jiā wò chuáng yǎng bìng yí duàn shí jiān
After surgery, she needs to stay in bed at home to recover for a while.
Tips for using 卧床
- English speakers often use "stay in bed" for many reasons, but this Chinese word is especially useful when the situation involves illness, weakness, or recovery.