Meanings of 瞓
By ear
Play it, then pick what 瞓 means.
About 瞓
Podcast: 瞓
Podcast: 瞓
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 瞓
睡 (shuì) is the standard Mandarin term for 'to sleep,' while 瞓 (shuì) is a more colloquial expression used in Cantonese.
This character is more prevalent in Cantonese than in Mandarin, and learners might mistakenly use it in formal contexts where 睡 is more appropriate. It is informal and should be used in casual conversations.
Although 瞓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the HSK Level 1 word 睡 (shuì). Students should focus on the pronunciation and informal usage in Cantonese-speaking environments to enhance their conversational skills.
Learners often confuse 瞓 with 睡, using it inappropriately in Mandarin contexts. For example, saying '我瞓觉' instead of the correct '我睡觉' (wǒ shuì jiào) is a common mistake.
Pronunciation of 瞓
Drill the tone of 瞓, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 瞓 to you
Let me explain 瞓 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 瞓 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 瞓?
Learning Lab
Knowing 瞓 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 瞓
eye
Origin
瞓 = 目 + 訓. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瞓
Parts
Which of these is part of 瞓?
How to say to sleep in Chinese
“to sleep” in Chinese is瞓
The character 瞓 (shuì) primarily means 'to sleep.' It is commonly used in Cantonese and reflects a more colloquial expression for sleeping compared to its Mandarin equivalent, 睡 (shuì). In some regions, it is used to convey a casual or relaxed context of sleeping.
When to use 瞓
This character is more prevalent in Cantonese than in Mandarin, and learners might mistakenly use it in formal contexts where 睡 is more appropriate. It is informal and should be used in casual conversations.
瞓 or something close to it
睡 (shuì) is the standard Mandarin term for 'to sleep,' while 瞓 (shuì) is a more colloquial expression used in Cantonese.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瞓 with 睡, using it inappropriately in Mandarin contexts. For example, saying '我瞓觉' instead of the correct '我睡觉' (wǒ shuì jiào) is a common mistake.
Write 瞓
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 瞓 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 瞓?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Word Family of 瞓
Frequently asked questions about 瞓
No, 瞓 is primarily a Cantonese term; the Mandarin equivalent is 睡 (shuì).
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 瞓?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.