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小睡

xiǎoshuì

Description

小睡就是睡很短的时间,比如中午睡一会儿。

A 小睡 is a very short sleep, like a nap at noon.

人们累的时候常常想小睡一下。

People often want to take a 小睡 when they are tired.

Meanings

小睡xiǎoshuì

to take a short nap; a brief sleep

吃完饭我想小睡一会儿。

I want to take a nap after eating.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    小 (small, brief) + 睡 (to sleep), literally "a small sleep."

  • Nuance

    often used with 一会儿 or 一下 to stress the short duration.

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