躺 (tǎng) - To lie down & to recline
躺 · tǎng
To lie down;
to recline;
to be in a horizontal resting position.
To lie downto reclineto be in a horizontal resting position.
Usage highlights
To lie downTo lie on a bedTo lie flatTo lie on one's backTo lounge aroundTo lie in the sun
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He is lying on the bed (躺在床上).
- Please lie down and rest (请躺下休息).
- She lay on the sofa reading (她躺在沙发上看书).
- The patient must lie flat (病人必须平躺).
Collocations
- To lie down(躺下)
- To lie on a bed(躺在床上)
- To lie flat(平躺)
- To lie on one's back(仰躺)
- To lounge around(躺平)
- To lie in the sun(躺着晒太阳)
Idioms
- Lie flat and do nothing(躺平)
- Lie down and enjoy the fruits(躺赢)
- Lie down and become a salted fish(躺成咸鱼)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character 躺 is associated with relaxation, rest, and sometimes laziness in Chinese culture.
- In recent years, '躺平' (lying flat) has become a cultural phenomenon representing opting out of competitive societal pressures.
- The character combines the body radical 身 with the phonetic component 尚, suggesting a body in a reclining position.