Explanation at your level:
수면 means sleep. You need sleep every night to be healthy. It is good to have a good 수면.
수면 is the formal word for sleep. Doctors use this word when they talk about how long you sleep or if you have trouble sleeping at night.
When you discuss your health, you might use 수면. For instance, 'quality of sleep' is 수면의 질. It is a more professional way to refer to the resting process.
In academic or professional settings, 수면 is used to describe physiological patterns. You might hear about 'sleep cycles' (수면 주기) in biology or psychology classes.
The term 수면 is often used in compound nouns like 수면 장애 (sleep disorder) or 수면 유도제 (sleep aid). It carries a clinical tone that distinguishes it from the casual 잠.
수면 represents the intersection of biology and lifestyle. In formal discourse, it is the standard term for the restorative state. It is essential for discussing sleep hygiene and neurological health.
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- Means sleep.
- Formal noun.
- Used in health.
- Pair with '취하다'.
The term 수면 (sumyeon) refers to the biological state of sleep. It is more than just closing your eyes; it is a complex process where your brain and body undergo vital maintenance.
Think of 수면 as a nightly recharge for your internal battery. Without enough of it, your focus, mood, and physical health can suffer significantly.
The word 수면 is derived from Sino-Korean roots. The character 수 (睡) means 'to sleep,' and 면 (眠) also means 'to sleep' or 'to slumber.'
By combining these two characters, the word emphasizes the deep, quiet nature of rest. It has been used in Korean literature and medical texts for centuries to describe the essential act of resting.
You will often see 수면 used in formal, scientific, or medical contexts. For example, doctors talk about 'sleep disorders' (수면 장애) or 'sleep deprivation' (수면 부족).
In daily conversation, people might use the simpler word 잠 (jam) more often, but 수면 is the preferred term when discussing health, science, or research.
While 수면 itself is a formal noun, it appears in many common phrases. 수면을 취하다 (to take sleep) is a very standard way to say 'to sleep' in a formal setting.
Another common phrase is 수면 부족 (sleep deprivation), which is frequently used in news reports and health articles to describe a common modern problem.
수면 acts as a standard noun in Korean. It does not have plural forms in the way English nouns do, as the concept is treated as an uncountable state.
The pronunciation is straightforward: 'soo-myun.' The 'y' sound in 'myeon' glides quickly into the 'o' sound, making it a smooth, two-syllable word.
Fun Fact
It uses two characters that both mean sleep to emphasize the depth of the state.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 's' sound, 'oo' vowel, 'm' glide to 'y' and 'on'.
Similar to UK, consistent pronunciation.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'myeon' as 'men'.
- Dropping the 'y' glide.
- Stressing the wrong syllable.
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Noun usage
수면이 필요하다.
Examples by Level
수면은 중요합니다.
Sleep is important.
Subject marker '은'.
나는 수면이 필요해요.
I need sleep.
Object marker '이'.
좋은 수면.
Good sleep.
Adjective modifier.
수면 시간.
Sleep time.
Noun compound.
수면 부족.
Lack of sleep.
Noun compound.
수면 중.
During sleep.
Noun + particle.
수면 상태.
Sleep state.
Noun compound.
수면 조절.
Sleep control.
Noun compound.
수면을 취하세요.
수면이 부족해요.
수면의 중요성.
수면 패턴을 확인하세요.
좋은 수면을 위해.
수면 장애가 있나요?
수면 시간이 짧아요.
수면을 방해하지 마세요.
수면의 질을 높이는 방법.
수면 부족은 건강에 나쁩니다.
규칙적인 수면 습관.
수면 중에는 뇌가 쉽니다.
수면 시간을 늘려야 합니다.
수면 유도제가 필요합니까?
수면 장애를 치료합니다.
수면 환경이 중요합니다.
충분한 수면은 집중력을 향상시킵니다.
수면 부족은 스트레스의 원인입니다.
수면 주기를 분석하는 기술.
전문가들은 수면의 질을 강조합니다.
수면 장애로 고통받는 사람들이 많습니다.
수면 환경을 개선하십시오.
수면과 건강은 밀접한 관계가 있습니다.
수면 부족을 해결하기 위한 조언.
수면의 생리학적 기전을 이해해야 합니다.
만성적인 수면 부족은 면역력을 약화시킵니다.
수면 장애는 현대인의 고질병입니다.
수면 패턴의 변화를 기록하십시오.
수면 환경이 수면의 질에 미치는 영향.
수면 부족 상태에서의 운전은 위험합니다.
수면 보조 기구의 효과.
수면과 학습 능력의 상관관계.
수면은 뇌의 노폐물을 제거하는 중요한 과정입니다.
수면 장애를 방치하면 심각한 질병으로 이어질 수 있습니다.
수면의 질을 최적화하는 수면 위생.
수면 부족이 인지 기능에 미치는 장기적 영향.
수면 주기와 일주기 리듬의 동기화.
수면은 단순한 휴식이 아니라 활발한 뇌 활동입니다.
수면 부족을 해소하기 위한 다각적인 접근.
수면 연구는 현대 의학의 중요한 분야입니다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"수면을 취하다"
To take sleep/to sleep
일찍 수면을 취하세요.
formal"수면 부족에 시달리다"
To suffer from lack of sleep
요즘 수면 부족에 시달려요.
neutral"수면을 방해하다"
To disturb sleep
소음이 수면을 방해해요.
neutral"수면의 질을 높이다"
To improve sleep quality
운동은 수면의 질을 높여요.
formal"수면을 유도하다"
To induce sleep
따뜻한 우유가 수면을 유도해요.
formal"수면 상태에 빠지다"
To fall into a sleep state
그는 깊은 수면 상태에 빠졌습니다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean sleep.
수면 is formal, 잠 is casual.
수면(formal) vs 잠(casual).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 수면을 취하다
그는 수면을 취합니다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Verwandt
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
'수면' implies a proper, restorative sleep, not a quick nap.
'잠자리' refers to the bed/place, '수면' is the action.
It sounds too clinical for casual conversation.
Korean nouns don't use 's' or 'es'.
'수면' is a noun, it needs a verb like '취하다'.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a clock showing 11 PM.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking to doctors.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value sleep for health.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with '취하다'.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'myeon' glide.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use as a verb.
Did You Know?
It uses two characters for sleep.
Study Smart
Use it in health sentences.
Formal vs Casual
Use 수면 for formal, 잠 for casual.
Practice
Repeat it 10 times.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Sue' (수) and 'Me on' (면) a bed.
Visual Association
A person sleeping soundly on a bed.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Use '수면' in a sentence about your health.
Wortherkunft
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Sleep (睡) + Sleep (眠)
Kultureller Kontext
None, universally understood.
Equates to the formal concept of 'sleep hygiene'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Hospital
- 수면 장애가 있나요?
- 수면제를 처방받았습니다.
Conversation Starters
"수면 시간이 얼마나 되나요?"
"수면의 질이 좋으신가요?"
Journal Prompts
How does your sleep affect your day?
Describe your nightly routine.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenYes, but 수면 is more formal.
It's better to use 잠 for texting.
A sleeping pill.
No, it's a noun.
잘 자요 or 수면을 잘 취해요.
Yes, very frequently.
No.
Yes, very common in health contexts.
Teste dich selbst
나는 ___이 필요해요.
Need sleep.
What is '수면'?
It means sleep.
수면 is a verb.
It is a noun.
Word
Bedeutung
Correct match.
Grammar order.
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Summary
수면 is the formal way to talk about the essential act of sleeping.
- Means sleep.
- Formal noun.
- Used in health.
- Pair with '취하다'.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a clock showing 11 PM.
When Native Speakers Use It
When talking to doctors.
Cultural Insight
Koreans value sleep for health.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with '취하다'.
Beispiel
충분한 수면은 건강에 필수적입니다.
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