🇨🇳 How to say

“to sleep” in Chinese

睡觉shuìjiào
Illustration of "to sleep" in a Chinese cultural setting
A cozy bedroom with soft lighting, where a child snuggles under a warm blanket, peacefully sleeping. A gentle night light casts a calming glow, and a clock shows it's bedtime, emphasizing the importance of rest for health.

Usage note

The word 睡觉 (shuìjiào) is used to talk about sleeping or going to bed. It's important for health, and in Chinese culture, getting enough sleep is often emphasized for good well-being.

Examples

  • 我晚上十点睡觉。

    I sleep at ten o'clock at night.

  • 他需要睡觉。

    He needs to sleep.

  • 我们每天都要睡觉。

    We need to sleep every day.

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What does "睡觉" mean?

  • A. to sleep
  • B. to sell
  • C. to write
  • D. to come

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