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午睡
wǔshuì
Description
午睡是指中午吃完饭以后睡的一小会儿觉。
"午睡" refers to a short nap taken after lunch at noon.
很多人喜欢午睡，因为睡一下下午会更有精神。
Many people like "午睡" because it helps them feel more energetic in the afternoon.
Meanings
午睡wǔshuì
a nap after lunch; midday nap
我每天都要睡个午睡。
I take a nap every day.
午睡wǔshuì
to take a midday nap
吃完饭我想午睡一会儿。
I want to nap for a while after eating.
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Notes
- Etymology
午 (noon) + 睡 (sleep), literally "noon sleep".
- Nuance
午睡 is the nap itself; 午休 means the midday rest/break period.
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