Chinese phrase
先躺一会儿 xiān tǎng yí huìr
Meaning
lie down for a little while first
When to use it
It means to lie down for a short time first. It is a simple way to say that rest comes before another activity, often when someone feels tired or unwell.
Example dialogue
我有点头晕，先躺一会儿。 wǒ yóu diǎn tóu yūn xiān tǎng yí huìr
I'm feeling a little dizzy, so I'll lie down for a little while first.
好，你先休息，我帮你拿水。 hǎo nǐ xiān xiū xī wǒ bāng nǐ ná shuǐ
Okay, rest first. I'll bring you some water.