睡 shuì
sleep
睡 (shuì) means "sleep" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 睡
着
zháo
(resultative complement indicating success)
过头
guòtóu
(resultative complement indicating excess)
闹钟
nàozhōng
alarm clock
宝宝
bǎobao
baby
晚安
wǎn'ān
good night
爱好
àihào
hobby
免得
miǎnde
so as not to / to avoid
Frequently asked questions
What does 睡 (shuì) mean in Chinese?
睡 (shuì) means "sleep" in Chinese. 睡 (shuì) means "sleep" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 睡 in a sentence?
Use 睡 (shuì) the way you would use "sleep" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 睡?
Common words that pair with 睡 include 着, 过头. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 睡 (shuì) and 穿 (chuān)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 睡 means "sleep"; 穿 means "wear / put on / through". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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