When you want to express the action of putting your body in a horizontal position, the verb to use is 躺下 (tǎng xià). This is a common and practical verb in everyday Chinese. It combines 躺 (tǎng), meaning to lie, with 下 (xià), which acts as a directional complement indicating the downward movement into a lying position. You can use it when talking about lying down on a bed, a sofa, or even the ground. For example, if you're tired and want to rest, you might say, "我想躺下."
When we say 躺下 (tǎngxià), we mean to put your body in a horizontal position, usually to rest or sleep. It's a common action, and the 下 (xià) here acts as a directional complement, indicating the action of moving downwards into that position.
You can use it for people or even animals. For example, if you're tired, you might say "我想躺下" (Wǒ xiǎng tǎngxià), meaning "I want to lie down." It's quite straightforward and a useful verb to know for everyday situations.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 躺下
躺下 (tǎng xià) is a verb, and it pretty much works like “to lie down” in English. You can simply put it after the subject to say someone or something lies down.
他疲了, 躺下了。
- Translation hint
- He was tired and lay down.
Here, 了 (le) is a common particle indicating completion of an action. You'll see it a lot.
请你躺下。
- Translation hint
- Please lie down.
§ 躺下 with Location
If you want to say *where* someone lies down, you can use 在 (zài) or just put the location after the verb. Both are common.
Using 在 (zài) + Location:
他躺下在地板上。
- Translation hint
- He lay down on the floor.
地板 (dìbǎn) means floor. The 上 (shàng) here indicates “on top of” or “on” the floor.
Location directly after 躺下 (less common but still understandable):
他躺下床上。
- Translation hint
- He lay down on the bed.
§ Using 躺下 with a Purpose or Reason
You can add a reason or purpose for lying down. This usually comes before 躺下, or as a separate clause.
为了休息，他躺下了。
- Translation hint
- To rest, he lay down.
他感觉不舒服，所以躺下了。
- Translation hint
- He felt unwell, so he lay down.
§ Commands and Requests
You can use 躺下 for commands or requests, often with 请 (qǐng - please) for politeness.
请躺下，放松。
- Translation hint
- Please lie down and relax.
§ Understanding 躺下 (tǎngxià)
When you want to say 'to lie down' in Chinese, 躺下 (tǎngxià) is your go-to word for general use. It's direct and easy to understand. Think of it as the most common way to express the action of getting into a horizontal position, whether it's on a bed, sofa, or even the grass.
- Definition
- to lie down
请你躺下休息一会儿。
Translation hint: Please you lie down rest a while. (Please lie down and rest for a while.)
他太累了，一回家就躺下了。
Translation hint: He too tired, as soon as home just lay down. (He was too tired, so he lay down as soon as he got home.)
§ Similar words for 'to lie down'
While 躺下 (tǎngxià) is very common, you'll also hear other words that mean 'to lie down' or describe similar actions. It's important to know the differences so you can choose the right word in context.
- 躺着 (tǎngzhe): This one describes a state of lying down, rather than the action of lying down. Think of it as 'lying there' or 'to be lying down'.
她喜欢躺着看书。
Translation hint: She like lying down read book. (She likes lying down to read a book.)
- 卧倒 (wòdǎo): This is a more formal or urgent term, often used in military contexts or when someone needs to 'hit the deck' quickly for safety. It implies a rapid, forceful movement to lie down.
听到枪声，大家都立刻卧倒了。
Translation hint: Heard gunshot, everyone immediately hit the deck. (Upon hearing the gunfire, everyone immediately hit the deck.)
- 趴下 (pāxià): This means 'to lie prostrate' or 'to lie face down'. While it's also about getting into a horizontal position, it specifies the orientation of the body.
小狗喜欢趴下睡觉。
Translation hint: Little dog like lie face down sleep. (The puppy likes to lie face down to sleep.)
§ When to use 躺下 (tǎngxià)
You should use 躺下 (tǎngxià) in most everyday situations where you want to express the action of lying down. It's neutral and versatile.
- When telling someone to lie down: 请你躺下。 (Qǐng nǐ tǎngxià.) Please lie down.
- When describing the action of someone lying down: 他躺下了。 (Tā tǎngxià le.) He lay down.
- When talking about lying down to rest or sleep: 我想躺下睡觉。 (Wǒ xiǎng tǎngxià shuìjiào.) I want to lie down and sleep.
Don't overthink it. If you're not sure which word to use, 躺下 (tǎngxià) is usually a safe bet for 'to lie down'. As you get more exposure to Chinese, you'll naturally start to pick up on the nuances of the other related words.
چقدر رسمی است؟
"病人安静地躺卧在病床上。"
"他感到疲倦，所以躺下休息了。"
"快趴下！有危险！"
"小宝宝该睡觉觉了。"
"周末我只想在家葛优瘫。"
سطح دشواری
The characters are relatively common and easy to recognize.
Both characters have a moderate number of strokes and are not overly complex.
The tones are straightforward (third tone then fourth tone) and the pronunciation is common.
The pronunciation is clear and distinct, making it easy to understand in context.
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我累了，想躺下。
I'm tired, want to lie down.
小狗喜欢躺在地上。
Little dog likes to lie on the ground.
请你躺下休息一会儿。
Please you lie down rest a bit.
他生病了，躺在床上。
He is sick, lying on the bed.
孩子午睡时会躺下。
Child nap time will lie down.
不要躺在湿地上。
Don't lie on wet ground.
她喜欢躺在沙发上看书。
She likes to lie on the sofa read book.
医生让他躺下检查。
Doctor let him lie down check.
我累了，想躺下休息。
I'm tired, want to lie down and rest.
小狗喜欢躺在地上晒太阳。
The puppy likes to lie on the ground and sunbathe.
请你躺下，医生要检查一下。
Please lie down, the doctor wants to check.
他躺在床上看书。
He is lying in bed reading a book.
宝宝躺在妈妈的怀里睡着了。
The baby fell asleep lying in his mother's arms.
她躺在沙发上听音乐。
She is lying on the sofa listening to music.
病人需要躺下多休息。
The patient needs to lie down and rest more.
猫咪喜欢躺在窗台上。
The cat likes to lie on the windowsill.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
快躺下！
Quickly lie down!
他躺下了。
He lay down.
我想躺下。
I want to lie down.
请你躺下。
Please lie down.
她喜欢躺着看电视。
She likes to lie down and watch TV.
孩子已经躺下了。
The child has already lain down.
你累了就躺下休息吧。
If you're tired, lie down and rest.
他一回家就躺下了。
As soon as he got home, he lay down.
别躺在地上，会着凉的。
Don't lie on the ground, you'll catch a cold.
医生让他躺下检查。
The doctor asked him to lie down for an examination.
الگوهای دستوری
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"躺下休息"
lie down and rest
你看起来很累，去躺下休息一下吧。
neutral"躺下睡觉"
lie down and sleep
孩子玩了一天，一回家就躺下睡觉了。
neutral"躺下看书"
lie down and read
我喜欢周末躺下看书，很放松。
neutral"躺下晒太阳"
lie down and sunbathe
夏天的时候，很多人喜欢去沙滩躺下晒太阳。
neutral"躺在床上"
lie in bed
他生病了，只能躺在床上。
neutral"躺在沙发上"
lie on the sofa
看电视的时候，我喜欢躺在沙发上。
neutral"躺平"
to lie flat; to give up striving (internet slang)
工作太累了，我只想躺平。
informal"躺枪"
to be accidentally caught in the crossfire; to be an innocent victim (internet slang)
他们吵架，我只是路过，结果躺枪了。
informal"躺着也中枪"
to get shot even while lying down (meaning to suffer misfortune unexpectedly)
我什么都没做，结果被领导批评了，真是躺着也中枪。
informal"躺着赚钱"
to make money effortlessly (lit. 'lie down and make money')
要是能找到一份躺着赚钱的工作就好了。
informalالگوهای جملهسازی
Subj. + 躺下。
我躺下。 (Wǒ tǎng xià. - I lie down.)
Subj. + 累了，就躺下。
他累了，就躺下。 (Tā lèi le, jiù tǎng xià. - He's tired, so he lies down.)
Subj. + 要 + 躺下 + 休息。
我需要躺下休息。 (Wǒ xūyào tǎng xià xiūxi. - I need to lie down and rest.)
Subj. + 躺在 + Place + 上。
她躺在床上。 (Tā tǎng zài chuáng shàng. - She is lying on the bed.)
Subj. + 躺下 + Duration。
他躺下了一个小时。 (Tā tǎng xià le yī ge xiǎoshí. - He lay down for an hour.)
Subj. + 躺下 + Adverb。
他舒服地躺下。 (Tā shūfú de tǎng xià. - He lay down comfortably.)
请 + Subj. + 躺下。
请你躺下。 (Qǐng nǐ tǎng xià. - Please lie down.)
别 + 躺下。
别躺下。 (Bié tǎng xià. - Don't lie down.)
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
نحوه استفاده
When telling someone to lie down, use 躺下. For example, 请你躺下 (qǐng nǐ tǎng xià – Please lie down). If you want to say that someone is already lying down, you can say 他躺下了 (tā tǎng xià le – He lay down).
A common mistake is confusing 躺下 with 睡觉 (shuì jiào – to sleep). 躺下 means specifically to get into a lying position, while 睡觉 means to sleep. You can lie down without sleeping, and you can even sleep in a sitting position, though that's less common. So, if you just want to say someone is in a reclined position, use 躺下, not 睡觉.
نکات
Basic Usage of 躺下
The most straightforward use of 躺下 is to say someone lies down. For example, 我很累，想躺下 (Wǒ hěn lèi, xiǎng tǎngxià) means 'I'm very tired, I want to lie down.'
Lying Down on Something
If you want to specify where someone lies down, you can use 在 (zài) before the location. For instance, 他躺在床上 (Tā tǎng zài chuángshàng) means 'He lies on the bed.'
躺下 with a Result Complement
You can use result complements to describe the state after lying down. For example, 躺下睡着了 (tǎngxià shuìzháo le) means 'lied down and fell asleep.'
Emphasizing Action with 起来
To emphasize the action of starting to lie down, you can add 起来 (qǐlái). 比如, 她慢慢地躺下来 (Tā mànmàn de tǎng xiàlái) means 'She slowly lay down.'
Opposite: 站起来 (to stand up)
The opposite of 躺下 (tǎngxià) is 站起来 (zhàn qǐlái), meaning to stand up. Knowing opposites helps cement vocabulary. 他躺下，然后又站起来了 (Tā tǎngxià, ránhòu yòu zhàn qǐlái le) 'He lay down, then stood up again.'
Don't Confuse with 睡觉 (to sleep)
While often related, 躺下 (tǎngxià) means to lie down, while 睡觉 (shuìjiào) means to sleep. You can lie down without sleeping. 我躺下休息，但没睡觉 (Wǒ tǎngxià xiūxī, dàn méi shuìjiào) 'I lay down to rest, but didn't sleep.'
Using 躺下 for 'to recline'
躺下 can also be used in contexts where 'to recline' is more appropriate, like in a chair or sofa. 老师躺在椅子上休息 (Lǎoshī tǎng zài yǐzi shàng xiūxī) 'The teacher reclined in the chair to rest.'
Practice with Daily Routines
Incorporate 躺下 into your daily routine descriptions. For example, 晚上我喜欢躺下看书 (Wǎnshàng wǒ xǐhuān tǎngxià kànshū) 'In the evening, I like to lie down and read a book.'
Past Tense with 了 (le)
To indicate that someone has lied down, use 了 (le). 他躺下了，睡得很香 (Tā tǎngxià le, shuì de hěn xiāng) 'He lay down and slept soundly.'
Don't say '躺下身体'
Unlike English 'lie down your body', you don't need to add 身体 (shēntǐ). 躺下 already implies the action of the body. Just say 躺下.
خودت رو بسنج 66 سوال
他累了，所以他想___。
The sentence indicates tiredness, so 'to lie down' is the most appropriate action.
小狗喜欢在草地上___。
Dogs often lie down on the grass to rest or play.
请你___，休息一下。
To 'rest for a bit' (休息一下) suggests lying down.
宝宝困了，妈妈让他___睡觉。
When a baby is sleepy, the mother tells him to lie down to sleep.
我感觉不舒服，想___。
Feeling unwell often prompts a desire to lie down.
医生让病人___在床上。
A doctor would instruct a patient to lie down in bed.
他累了，所以他想___。
He is tired, so he wants to lie down.
医生说我应该___休息。
The doctor said I should lie down and rest.
请你___，我帮你按摩。
Please lie down, I will give you a massage.
小狗喜欢___在地上。
The puppy likes to lie down on the ground.
我感觉不舒服，需要___一会儿。
I don't feel well, I need to lie down for a while.
孩子睡觉前，妈妈会让他___。
Before the child sleeps, the mother will make him lie down.
她觉得累了，所以她去床上___。
Context indicates she is tired and going to bed, so 'to lie down' (躺下) fits best.
医生建议他多休息，每天下午都要___一个小时。
The sentence talks about resting, and 'to lie down' (躺下) is a common way to rest.
小猫喜欢在阳光下___，看起来很舒服。
Cats often 'lie down' (躺下) in sunny spots to relax, which aligns with 'very comfortable'.
开了一整天的车，他一回到家就___了。
After driving all day, he would be tired and likely 'lie down' (躺下) immediately upon returning home.
请你___，我帮你按摩一下肩膀。
For a shoulder massage, the person would typically 'lie down' (躺下).
他不喜欢在沙发上___，觉得那样不舒服。
The sentence implies a physical position on the sofa that he dislikes, so 'lying down' (躺下) is the most suitable.
她感到很累，所以______在沙发上。
Context indicates she is tired, so 'lying down' (躺下) on the sofa is the most appropriate action.
医生建议病人多______，以便恢复健康。
Doctors advise rest for recovery, so 'lying down to rest' (躺下休息) fits best.
宝宝在床上______了，很快就睡着了。
Babies lie down (躺下) to sleep. The context of sleeping supports this.
如果你想睡觉，你应该站着。
To sleep, you usually lie down, not stand.
在公园里晒太阳时，人们常常会躺在草地上。
It's common for people to lie on the grass (躺在草地上) when sunbathing in a park.
“躺下”表示从站立或坐着变为平卧的姿势。
“躺下” (tǎngxià) accurately describes the action of moving from a standing or sitting position to a flat, horizontal one.
她感到非常疲倦，所以______在沙发上。
句子中提到“感到非常疲倦”，所以选择“躺下”最符合语境，表示身体放松休息的动作。
医生建议他多______，对恢复健康有好处。
为了恢复健康，医生的建议通常是多休息，因此“躺下休息”是正确的选项。
经过一天的劳动，农民们都筋疲力尽地______在田埂上。
“筋疲力尽”表示非常疲惫，需要完全放松，所以“躺下”最能体现这种状态。
如果你感到头晕，最好立刻躺下。
头晕时躺下可以帮助稳定身体，防止跌倒，是常见的应对方法。
在公共场合，为了表达礼貌，你应该随时随地躺下。
在公共场合随意躺下是不礼貌的行为，通常只有在需要休息或身体不适时才这样做。
睡前阅读时，躺下比坐着更舒适。
对于很多人来说，睡前阅读时躺着能提供更好的放松和舒适度，有助于入睡。
她感到头晕，只好在沙发上___。
句子描述了头晕，所以需要躺下来休息。
医生建议他多___，以缓解背部疼痛。
缓解背部疼痛通常需要休息，躺下是常见的方式。
经过一天的劳累，他一回家就___了。
劳累一天后，人们通常会躺下休息。
在公共场合，为了避免阻碍他人，我们应该尽量躺下。
在公共场合躺下是不恰当的行为，可能会阻碍他人。
如果感到不适，立即躺下休息有助于恢复。
感到不适时，躺下休息是常见的缓解和恢复方法。
儿童在户外玩耍时，应该随时躺下以保护自己。
儿童在户外玩耍时应该保持警惕和活跃，随时躺下并不利于保护自己，反而可能增加风险。
The doctor's advice for a quick recovery.
What the tired child did upon arriving home.
His reaction to setbacks, contrasting with impulsive actions.
این را بلند بخوانید:
在公园的长椅上躺下，享受一下午的阳光，是多么惬意啊。
تمرکز: 惬意 (qièyì)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
她疲惫不堪地躺下，试图忘记白天所有的烦恼。
تمرکز: 疲惫不堪 (píbèi bùkān)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
为了缓解背部疼痛，物理治疗师建议他每天躺下进行特定的伸展运动。
تمرکز: 缓解 (huǎnjiě)
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence describes someone lying down on the sofa to rest. The correct order places the subject, '他' (he), followed by the location '在 沙发上' (on the sofa), then the action '躺下' (lie down) and the purpose '休息 了' (to rest).
This sentence illustrates a child being so tired that they immediately lie down and fall asleep upon arriving home. The structure '一...就...' (as soon as...then...) is crucial here, followed by the description of being tired '累得' and the actions '躺下 睡着了' (lie down and fell asleep).
This sentence conveys a doctor's advice for someone to lie down more to recuperate and recover physical strength. The structure '建议 他 多 躺下 静养' (suggested him to lie down more and rest quietly) is followed by '以 恢复 体力' (in order to recover physical strength).
她感到头晕，只好在沙发上___。
Context indicates someone feeling dizzy, so lying down is the most appropriate action.
医生建议他多___休息，以缓解背痛。
For back pain, lying down is a common recommendation for rest.
经过一天的徒步旅行，他疲惫地___在帐篷里。
After a long hike, feeling tired implies lying down for rest.
孩子生病了，妈妈让他___在床上好好休息。
When a child is sick, a parent would tell them to lie down and rest.
他喜欢在草地上___，看着天上的云朵。
Watching clouds from a grassy area implies lying down.
午饭后，他总是喜欢在沙发上___小憩一会儿。
Taking a nap on the sofa after lunch suggests lying down.
Imagine you're exhausted after a long day. Describe how you would lie down and relax, incorporating the phrase '躺下' (tǎngxià).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
今天工作了一整天，我真是太累了。一回到家，我就迫不及待地想躺下。我走到卧室，扑到床上，感觉全身的肌肉都放松了下来，真是舒服极了。
You are at a park and see someone lying down under a tree. Describe the scene, using '躺下' (tǎngxià) to convey a sense of peacefulness.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
阳光明媚的下午，我漫步在公园里。看到不远处有一棵大树，树荫下一个人静静地躺下，仿佛与周围的宁静融为一体。微风吹过，树叶沙沙作响，构成了一幅和谐的画面。
A friend is feeling unwell and needs to rest. Write a short message advising them to lie down, using '躺下' (tǎngxià) in a caring tone.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
听说你今天身体不舒服，感觉怎么样？别硬撑着了，快去躺下好好休息一下吧。有什么需要帮忙的随时告诉我，你可要保重身体啊！
小明为什么感到疲倦？
این متن را بخوانید:
医生建议小明多休息，因为他最近总是熬夜。昨天晚上小明感到非常疲倦，一回到家就直接躺下睡觉了。他希望通过充足的睡眠来恢复精力。
小明为什么感到疲倦？
文章中提到“他最近总是熬夜”，这是他感到疲倦的原因。
文章中提到“他最近总是熬夜”，这是他感到疲倦的原因。
人们在海边喜欢做什么来放松？
این متن را بخوانید:
在海边度假时，很多人喜欢在沙滩上铺开浴巾，然后舒服地躺下晒太阳。海风轻拂，海浪声声，让人感觉无比放松。这是享受海边时光的最佳方式之一。
人们在海边喜欢做什么来放松？
文章中明确提到“很多人喜欢在沙滩上铺开浴巾，然后舒服地躺下晒太阳”。
文章中明确提到“很多人喜欢在沙滩上铺开浴巾，然后舒服地躺下晒太阳”。
孩子玩累了会在哪里躺下？
این متن را بخوانید:
孩子玩累了，就随便找个地方躺下。有时候是在沙发上，有时候是在地毯上，甚至有时候会在草地上。对于他们来说，只要能闭上眼睛休息一会儿，哪里都是舒适的港湾。
孩子玩累了会在哪里躺下？
文章中说“随便找个地方躺下”，并列举了沙发、地毯和草地，说明不限于某个特定地点。
文章中说“随便找个地方躺下”，并列举了沙发、地毯和草地，说明不限于某个特定地点。
This sentence describes a habitual action: 'He is accustomed to lying down on the sofa to read.' The structure follows Subject-Adverbial-Verb-Object pattern.
This sentence means 'The doctor advised her to lie down and rest more to alleviate her back pain.' The phrase '以缓解' (in order to alleviate) connects the two clauses.
This sentence translates to 'After a busy day, nothing is more relaxing than being able to lie down comfortably.' It uses the '没有什么比...更...' comparative structure.
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Basic Usage of 躺下
The most straightforward use of 躺下 is to say someone lies down. For example, 我很累，想躺下 (Wǒ hěn lèi, xiǎng tǎngxià) means 'I'm very tired, I want to lie down.'
Lying Down on Something
If you want to specify where someone lies down, you can use 在 (zài) before the location. For instance, 他躺在床上 (Tā tǎng zài chuángshàng) means 'He lies on the bed.'
躺下 with a Result Complement
You can use result complements to describe the state after lying down. For example, 躺下睡着了 (tǎngxià shuìzháo le) means 'lied down and fell asleep.'
Emphasizing Action with 起来
To emphasize the action of starting to lie down, you can add 起来 (qǐlái). 比如, 她慢慢地躺下来 (Tā mànmàn de tǎng xiàlái) means 'She slowly lay down.'
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عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر health
一粒
A2One pill; a grain (for small, round objects like pills).
一片
A2One tablet; a slice (for flat objects like pills).
不正常
A2abnormal
以上
A2Above, over (a number)
酸痛
A2Sore; aching (especially muscles).
倒是
A2On the contrary; actually.
针灸
A2Acupuncture; traditional Chinese therapy.
扎针
A2to give an injection
急性
B1acute (illness)
急性病
B1Acute disease.
