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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睡袋shuìdàisleeping bagHSK 7, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #15006, Very Hard
shuìdài(shui4dai4)shui dai T4
  1. 1sleeping bag
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March 24, 2026

睡袋shuìdài(shui4dai4)

睡袋 (shuìdài) refers to a sleeping bag, a portable bedding item designed for sleeping outdoors or in places without traditional beds. Commonly used for camping, backpacking, or during travel, it provides insulation and comfort in various environments.

Strokes24Frequency#15006DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, camping is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people seeking outdoor activities. The use of 睡袋 is essential for those participating in group trips to national parks and scenic areas.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'sleeping bag' as a cozy sack that envelopes you in warmth. The character 睡 (shuì) means 'sleep,' and 袋 (dài) means 'bag.' Visualize yourself slipping into a warm bag under the stars, where 'sleep' and 'bag' come together!

Meanings of 睡袋

shuìdài(shui4dai4)
1sleeping bag
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睡袋Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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睡垫 (shuìdiàn) vs 睡袋 (shuìdài): Use 睡袋 for a portable sleeping bag, while 睡垫 refers to a sleeping mat, which is typically thinner and used for cushioning on the ground.

Usage Notes

Use 睡袋 primarily in informal contexts, such as conversations about camping or traveling. Be cautious with tone; ensure that '睡' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone) and '袋' with a falling tone too. Common collocations include 携带睡袋 (xiédài shuìdài - carry a sleeping bag) and 购买睡袋 (gòumǎi shuìdài - buy a sleeping bag).

HSK Study Tips

Although 睡袋 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 3 themes such as travel and outdoor activities. Students should focus on related vocabulary like 露营 (lùyíng - camping) and 睡觉 (shuìjiào - sleep).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睡袋 with other types of bedding. For example, saying '我需要一个被子' (wǒ xūyào yīgè bèizi - I need a quilt) when they mean 'sleeping bag' is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我需要一个睡袋' (wǒ xūyào yīgè shuìdài).

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Component characters

睡shuìto sleep
HSK 113 strokes目
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袋dàia pouch
HSK 411 strokes衣
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How to say sleeping bag in Chinese

“sleeping bag” in Chinese is睡袋shuìdài

睡袋 (shuìdài) refers to a sleeping bag, a portable bedding item designed for sleeping outdoors or in places without traditional beds. Commonly used for camping, backpacking, or during travel, it provides insulation and comfort in various environments.

When to use 睡袋

Use 睡袋 primarily in informal contexts, such as conversations about camping or traveling. Be cautious with tone; ensure that '睡' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone) and '袋' with a falling tone too. Common collocations include 携带睡袋 (xiédài shuìdài - carry a sleeping bag) and 购买睡袋 (gòumǎi shuìdài - buy a sleeping bag).

睡袋 or something close to it

睡垫 (shuìdiàn) vs 睡袋 (shuìdài): Use 睡袋 for a portable sleeping bag, while 睡垫 refers to a sleeping mat, which is typically thinner and used for cushioning on the ground.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 睡袋 with other types of bedding. For example, saying '我需要一个被子' (wǒ xūyào yīgè bèizi - I need a quilt) when they mean 'sleeping bag' is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我需要一个睡袋' (wǒ xūyào yīgè shuìdài).

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睡袋 is a sleeping bag intended for outdoor use, while 被子 (bèizi) refers to a quilt or comforter used indoors.

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