盹 (dǔn) - To doze off & to nap briefly
盹 · dǔn
To doze off;
to nap briefly;
a short, light sleep.
To doze offto nap brieflya short, light sleep.
Usage highlights
Take a napDoze offBrief napNap for a whileWake from a napSleepy and dozing
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He dozed off during the meeting (开会时打了个盹).
- I'll take a quick nap (打个小盹) before continuing.
- She was caught napping in class (在课堂上打盹被发现了).
- A brief nap can be refreshing (小盹片刻可以提神).
Collocations
- Take a nap(打盹)
- Doze off(打盹)
- Brief nap(小盹)
- Nap for a while(盹一会儿)
- Wake from a nap(从盹中醒来)
- Sleepy and dozing(困盹)
Idioms
- Catnap or doze(打盹儿)
- Sleepy and dozing off(昏昏欲盹)
- Nodding off while sitting(坐盹)
Cultural background
FAQ- Reflects the common human experience of brief, involuntary sleep, especially when tired or bored.
- Often used in informal contexts to describe light sleep, contrasting with deeper, intentional sleep.
- Associated with moments of rest in daily life, such as during breaks or while waiting.