When you are lying down, you use the word 躺着 (tǎngzhe).
It means your body is flat, often on a bed or sofa.
Think of it like staying in a horizontal position.
For example, if you are tired, you might want to 躺着 (tǎngzhe) for a rest.
It's a very common and practical word to know.
When you're tired and want to rest, you might want to 躺着 (tǎngzhe). This word means to lie down, usually on your back or side, on a bed, sofa, or even the floor. It describes the state of being in a horizontal position.
For example, after a long day of work, you might say, '我想躺着休息一下' (Wǒ xiǎng tǎngzhe xiūxī yīxià), meaning 'I want to lie down and rest a bit.' You can also use it to describe someone who is already in a lying position, like '他喜欢躺着看书' (Tā xǐhuān tǎngzhe kànshū), meaning 'He likes to read while lying down.'
When we say 躺着 (tǎngzhe), it's more than just lying down. The 着 (zhe) particle is key here. It indicates a continuous state or action. So, 躺着 means to be in the state of lying down, or to remain lying down. Think of it as 'lying and staying that way' or 'lying there'.
This is different from just 躺 (tǎng), which is simply the action of lying down, like when you say 'I will lie down now'. With 躺着, the emphasis is on the duration or the resulting state of being horizontal.
When discussing Chinese vocabulary at a CEFR C2 level, it's crucial to understand the nuances of common verbs and their idiomatic uses. While 躺着 literally means 'to lie down' or 'to be lying,' at an advanced level, you'll encounter its more figurative and often sarcastic or critical applications. For instance, in contexts like '躺着赚钱' (tǎng zhe zhuàn qián), it implies making money effortlessly or without much work, often with a hint of disdain for those who do. Similarly, '躺平' (tǎng píng), which derives from 躺着, has become a popular term reflecting a societal attitude of giving up on striving and simply 'lying flat' in the face of intense pressure, especially among younger generations. Therefore, beyond its literal meaning, mastering 躺着 at C2 involves recognizing its cultural and social connotations, which are often far removed from a simple physical action.
躺着 30 सेकंड में
- Describes being in a horizontal position.
- Often implies resting or relaxing.
- Can be used for people or objects.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's talk about 躺着 (tǎngzhe). This word means 'to lie down' or 'to be lying down'. It's super common in everyday Chinese, and you'll hear it a lot. Basically, if someone is in a horizontal position, you can use 躺着 to describe it.
Think of it as the opposite of standing or sitting. When you're tired and you want to rest, you 躺着. When you're relaxing on the sofa, you're 躺着. It's that simple.
- DEFINITION
- To remain in a horizontal position.
You might be thinking, 'Isn't there another word for lying down?' Yes, there's 躺 (tǎng), which is the verb 'to lie'. But when you add the suffix 着 (zhe), it changes the meaning slightly. The 着 (zhe) indicates a continuous action or state. So, 躺着 means 'to be lying down' or 'in the state of lying down'. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.
他躺着看书。(Tā tǎngzhe kànshū.) - He is lying down reading a book.
This example clearly shows the continuous nature. He isn't just lying down; he's in the process of lying down and reading. The 着 (zhe) makes it clear that the lying is happening concurrently with the reading.
Here are some common scenarios where you'll use 躺着:
- When someone is resting in bed: 你还在躺着吗？ (Nǐ hái zài tǎngzhe ma?) - Are you still lying down?
- When someone is relaxing on a sofa or chair that allows them to recline: 他喜欢躺着听音乐。(Tā xǐhuān tǎngzhe tīng yīnyuè.) - He likes to lie down and listen to music.
- When describing a person's posture: 她躺着睡觉。(Tā tǎngzhe shuìjiào.) - She is lying down sleeping.
It's not just for people, either. You can also use it to describe objects that are in a horizontal position, though it's less common than for people. For instance, if a book falls and is lying flat on the floor, you could theoretically say it's 躺着, but you'd more likely use other verbs like 放在 (fàngzài - placed on) or 倒在 (dǎozài - fallen on).
The key takeaway here is that 躺着 is for a sustained state of being horizontal, usually for resting, sleeping, or relaxing. If you simply want to say 'to lie down' as an action, then 躺 (tǎng) is sufficient. But for 'to be lying down', 躺着 is your go-to word. This distinction is subtle but important for sounding natural in Chinese.
你为什么一直躺着？起来走走！(Nǐ wèishénme yīzhí tǎngzhe? Qǐlái zǒuzǒu!) - Why are you always lying down? Get up and walk around!
This example uses 一直 (yīzhí - always/continuously) with 躺着, further emphasizing the continuous state. It's a great way to tell someone to get off the couch!
§ Grammar and Usage
Alright, let's break down how to use 躺着 (tǎngzhe). This isn't just about knowing what it means; it's about using it correctly in a sentence. Think of 躺着 as 'lying down' or 'reclining'. The '着' (zhe) here is important – it indicates a continuous state or an ongoing action.
- The '着' Particle
- The '着' (zhe) after a verb often describes a state that is maintained, or an action that is ongoing, serving as a background for another action. When you say 躺着, you are describing someone in the state of lying down.
So, you can use 躺着 to describe someone who is lying down and doing something else, or simply to describe their state of being. It's quite versatile.
§ Basic Sentence Structures
Here are some common ways you'll see 躺着 used:
- Subject + 躺着 + (Location): This is the simplest form. You're just stating that someone is lying down somewhere.
- Subject + 躺着 + (Action): Here, lying down is the state, and another action is happening simultaneously.
- Subject + 躺着 + (Adjective/Adverb): Describing *how* someone is lying down.
Let's look at some examples to make this concrete.
他喜欢躺着看书。
- Translation hint
- He likes to lie down and read books.
In this example, 躺着 describes the state while '看书' (kànshū - read books) is the main action. He's not just reading; he's reading while lying down.
孩子躺着睡觉。
- Translation hint
- The child is lying down sleeping.
Here, '睡觉' (shuìjiào - sleep) is the action, and 躺着 tells us the position the child is in while sleeping.
§ Prepositions with 躺着
You'll often see 躺着 combined with prepositions or directional complements to specify *where* someone is lying down. Common ones include '在' (zài - at/on) and directional verbs.
他躺着在沙发上。
- Translation hint
- He is lying on the sofa.
While '在' is common, sometimes the location is simply implied or directly follows 躺着 without '在' if it's a very common place to lie down.
病人躺着病床上。
- Translation hint
- The patient is lying on the hospital bed.
§ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting '着': Just saying '躺' (tǎng) means 'to lie down' as an action, not necessarily the continuous state of being horizontal. If you want to describe someone *in the state* of lying, you need '着'.
- Confusing with '睡觉' (shuìjiào): While you often lie down to sleep, 躺着 simply means 'lying down'. You can be lying down and awake.
Mastering 躺着 means you can describe a common human position with confidence. Pay attention to the '着' and how it sets the scene for other actions or simply describes a state of being. Practice these examples, and you'll get the hang of it quickly.
How Formal Is It?
"病人卧床休息。(Bìngrén wòchuáng xiūxi. - The patient lies in bed to rest.)"
"他喜欢躺在沙发上看书。(Tā xǐhuān tǎng zài shāfā shàng kànshū. - He likes to lie on the sofa and read.)"
"别趴着玩手机，对眼睛不好。(Bié pā zhe wán shǒujī, duì yǎnjīng bù hǎo. - Don't lie on your stomach playing with your phone, it's bad for your eyes.)"
"小宝宝要睡觉觉了。(Xiǎo bǎobǎo yào shuì jiào jiào le. - The little baby is going to sleep.)"
"周末就想在家葛优瘫。(Zhōumò jiù xiǎng zài jiā Gě Yōu tān. - On the weekend, I just want to lounge around at home like Ge You.)"
रोचक तथ्य
The character '躺' (tǎng) itself is a phono-semantic compound, meaning it has a semantic component and a phonetic component. The '尸' (shī) radical (meaning 'corpse' or 'person lying down') gives a hint about its meaning, while '尚' (shàng) provides the pronunciation.
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Can be followed by a verb to describe an action performed while lying down.
我喜欢躺着看书。(Wǒ xǐhuān tǎng zhe kànshū.) - I like to lie down and read.
Often used with a place word to indicate where one is lying.
他躺在沙发上。(Tā tǎng zài shāfā shàng.) - He is lying on the sofa.
Can be used to describe the state of an object that is lying horizontally.
那本书躺在桌子上。(Nà běn shū tǎng zài zhuōzi shàng.) - That book is lying on the table.
Can be used idiomatically to mean 'to do nothing' or 'to be idle'.
别躺着，起来帮忙。(Bié tǎng zhe, qǐlái bāngmáng.) - Don't just lie around, get up and help.
Can be combined with '睡着' (shuìzhe - to fall asleep) to mean 'to lie down and fall asleep'.
他躺着睡着了。(Tā tǎng zhe shuìzháo le.) - He lay down and fell asleep.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
我喜欢躺在床上看书。
I like to lie in bed and read books.
他太累了，躺在沙发上睡着了。
He was so tired that he lay on the sofa and fell asleep.
小猫喜欢躺在阳光下。
Kittens like to lie in the sun.
请不要躺在地上。
Please don't lie on the floor.
她在草地上躺了很久。
She lay on the grass for a long time.
宝宝喜欢躺在妈妈的怀里。
The baby likes to lie in its mother's arms.
他生病了，只能躺着休息。
He is sick and can only lie down and rest.
你为什么一直躺着？
Why are you always lying down?
你喜欢躺着看书吗？
Do you like to lie down and read books?
他躺在沙发上睡觉。
He is lying on the sofa, sleeping.
宝宝喜欢躺在妈妈的怀里。
The baby likes to lie in its mother's arms.
我累了，想躺一会儿。
I'm tired and want to lie down for a bit.
请不要躺在地上。
Please don't lie on the floor.
猫咪喜欢躺在阳光下。
The cat likes to lie in the sun.
他每天晚上都躺着听音乐。
He lies down and listens to music every night.
我们躺在草地上看星星。
We lay on the grass and watched the stars.
我喜欢周末躺在沙发上看电影。
I like lying on the sofa watching movies on weekends.
喜欢 (xǐhuān - to like) + verb phrase
他太累了，一回家就躺下了。
He was so tired that he lay down as soon as he got home.
一...就... (yī...jiù... - as soon as...then...)
医生建议她多躺着休息。
The doctor advised her to rest more by lying down.
建议 (jiànyì - to advise/suggest) + subject + verb phrase
猫咪总是喜欢躺在阳光下睡觉。
Cats always like to lie in the sun and sleep.
总是 (zǒngshì - always) + verb phrase
别躺着玩手机了，起来运动一下吧！
Stop lying down playing on your phone, get up and exercise!
别 (bié - don't) + verb phrase
病人躺在床上，脸色苍白。
The patient was lying in bed, his face pale.
在 (zài - at/in) + location + verb
夏天，我们喜欢躺在沙滩上晒太阳。
In summer, we like to lie on the beach and sunbathe.
晒太阳 (shài tàiyáng - to sunbathe)
他受伤了，所以最近只能躺着。
He is injured, so recently he can only lie down.
只能 (zhǐnéng - can only) + verb
我喜欢周末躺在沙发上看电影。
I like lying on the sofa and watching movies on weekends.
他太累了，直接躺在地板上睡着了。
He was so tired that he lay directly on the floor and fell asleep.
医生建议我多躺着休息，对身体恢复有好处。
The doctor advised me to lie down more and rest, which is good for recovery.
小猫喜欢躺在阳光下打盹。
The kitten likes to lie in the sun and doze off.
别躺着玩手机了，起来活动一下。
Stop lying around playing on your phone, get up and move a bit.
她生病了，只能躺在床上。
She is sick and can only lie in bed.
我发现躺着阅读比坐着更舒服。
I find lying down to read more comfortable than sitting.
孩子们喜欢在草地上躺着看星星。
Children like to lie on the grass and watch the stars.
他喜欢周末躺在沙发上看书。
He likes to lie on the sofa and read on weekends.
我累了，只想躺着休息一下。
I'm tired, I just want to lie down and rest for a bit.
别躺着了，起来活动活动！
Don't just lie there, get up and move around!
病人需要长时间躺在床上。
The patient needs to lie in bed for a long time.
猫咪懒洋洋地躺在阳光下。
The cat was lazily lying in the sun.
他总是喜欢躺在草地上看星星。
He always likes to lie on the grass and look at the stars.
躺着不动对身体不好。
Lying still is not good for your health.
午饭后，她喜欢躺着听音乐。
After lunch, she likes to lie down and listen to music.
他喜欢周末躺在沙发上看书。
He likes lying on the sofa and reading on weekends.
病人躺在床上，一动不动。
The patient lay motionless in bed.
别躺着了，起来活动活动吧。
Don't just lie there, get up and move around a bit.
她累了，想躺一会儿。
She's tired and wants to lie down for a while.
猫咪舒服地躺在阳光下。
The cat was comfortably lying in the sun.
我的手机就躺在桌子上。
My phone is just lying on the table.
他受了伤，只能躺着休息。
He was injured and could only lie down to rest.
孩子们喜欢躺在草地上看星星。
Children like lying on the grass and watching the stars.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
我喜欢躺着。
I like to lie down. (I like lying down.)
他总是躺着看电视。
He always watches TV lying down. (He always lies down to watch TV.)
请你不要躺着吃东西。
Please don't eat while lying down. (Please don't lie down and eat.)
小猫躺在地上。
The kitten is lying on the ground. (The little cat lies on the ground.)
她喜欢躺在沙发上。
She likes to lie on the sofa. (She likes lying on the sofa.)
病人应该多躺着休息。
Patients should lie down and rest more. (The patient should lie down and rest more.)
别躺着玩游戏，快起来。
Don't play games lying down, get up quickly. (Don't lie down and play games, get up quickly.)
我累了，想躺着休息一下。
I'm tired, I want to lie down and rest for a bit. (I'm tired, I want to lie down and rest for a while.)
孩子在床上躺着睡着了。
The child fell asleep lying on the bed. (The child lay on the bed and fell asleep.)
你可以躺着听我说。
You can lie down and listen to me. (You can lie down and listen to what I say.)
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
This is the bare verb 'to lie down'. Adding '着' (躺着) emphasizes the continuous state of lying down.
This means 'to sleep'. While often done lying down, '睡' is the act of sleeping, whereas '躺着' is the posture.
A more formal or literary word for 'to lie down', often used in compounds like '卧床' (to be bedridden).
व्याकरण पैटर्न
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"躺着也中枪"
Literally: You can get shot even while lying down. Meaning: To be caught in the crossfire; to suffer collateral damage; to be implicated innocently.
我只是路过，结果躺着也中枪，被骂了一顿。
informal"躺平"
Literally: To lie flat. Meaning: To give up on societal rat race and adopt a minimalist, low-effort lifestyle; to disengage from competition.
年轻人觉得压力太大，选择躺平。
informal"躺在病床上"
To be bedridden due to illness or injury.
他生病了，躺在病床上好几天。
neutral"躺在沙发上"
To lie on the sofa; to lounge on the couch.
周末我喜欢躺在沙发上看电视。
neutral"躺赢"
Literally: To lie down and win. Meaning: To win effortlessly, without much effort, often due to someone else's contribution or good fortune.
他什么都没做，就躺赢了这次比赛。
informal"躺着挣钱"
Literally: To earn money while lying down. Meaning: To make money effortlessly or without much active work.
谁不想躺着挣钱呢？
informal"躺着玩手机"
To lie down and play on one's phone.
很多学生喜欢躺着玩手机到深夜。
neutral"躺着休息"
To lie down and rest.
工作一天很累，只想躺着休息。
neutral"躺在草地上"
To lie on the grass.
夏天的时候，我们喜欢躺在草地上看星星。
neutral"躺着不动"
To lie still; to remain motionless while lying down.
他受伤了，只能躺着不动。
neutralआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both '坐着' and '躺着' describe a posture, but one is sitting and the other is lying down.
'坐着' means to be sitting, while '躺着' means to be lying down. They are both verbs followed by the aspect particle '着' indicating a continuous state.
他喜欢坐着看书，不喜欢躺着看。 (Tā xǐhuān zuòzhe kànshū, bù xǐhuān tǎngzhe kàn.) -- He likes to read sitting, not lying down.
Similar to '坐着', '站着' also describes a body posture and uses the same grammatical structure.
'站着' means to be standing, while '躺着' means to be lying down. These are basic verbs for common body positions.
你站着等我，我很快就来。 (Nǐ zhànzhe děng wǒ, wǒ hěn kuài jiù lái.) -- You stand and wait for me, I'll be here soon.
This also describes a horizontal position, which can be confused with '躺着'.
'趴着' means to be lying on one's stomach, face down. '躺着' is more general, meaning to be lying down, which can include lying on one's back or side.
小狗趴着睡觉。 (Xiǎo gǒu pāzhe shuìjiào.) -- The puppy is sleeping on its stomach.
Many people lie down to sleep, so the act of sleeping can be associated with '躺着'. However, '着' here has a different function.
'躺着' describes the state of being in a horizontal position. '睡着' means to fall asleep or be asleep. The '着' in '睡着' is a resultative complement indicating the successful completion of an action, not a continuous state marker.
他躺着躺着就睡着了。 (Tā tǎngzhe tǎngzhe jiù shuìzháo le.) -- He lay and lay until he fell asleep.
Both use the particle '着' and describe something in a certain state or position.
'躺着' is specifically for living beings assuming a horizontal posture. '放着' means to be placed or left somewhere, generally referring to objects, and is much broader in its application.
手机就放在桌子上。 (Shǒujī jiù fàngzhe zhuōzi shàng.) -- The phone is just sitting on the table.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Subj. + 躺着 + Verb (activity).
我喜欢躺着看书。(Wǒ xǐhuān tǎngzhe kàn shū. - I like to lie down and read books.)
Subj. + 躺着。
他躺着。(Tā tǎngzhe. - He is lying down.)
Subj. + 在 + Place + 躺着。
她躺在沙发上。(Tā tǎng zài shāfā shàng. - She is lying on the sofa.)
Subj. + 躺着 + (Action Verb Phrase).
小狗躺着睡觉。(Xiǎo gǒu tǎngzhe shuìjiào. - The puppy is lying down sleeping.)
Subj. + 喜欢 + 躺着 + (Action Verb Phrase).
我喜欢躺着听音乐。(Wǒ xǐhuān tǎngzhe tīng yīnyuè. - I like to lie down and listen to music.)
Subj. + 一直 + 躺着。
他一直躺着，生病了。(Tā yīzhí tǎngzhe, shēngbìng le. - He has been lying down, he is sick.)
Subj. + 累得 + 躺着。
我累得躺着不想动。(Wǒ lèi de tǎngzhe bù xiǎng dòng. - I'm so tired I'm lying down and don't want to move.)
Subj. + 习惯 + 躺着 + (Action Verb Phrase).
他习惯躺着工作。(Tā xíguàn tǎngzhe gōngzuò. - He is used to working lying down.)
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
躺着 (tǎng zhe) literally means 'to lie down' or 'to be lying.' It describes the state of being in a horizontal position. You can use it for people, animals, or even objects that are lying down.
A common mistake is confusing 躺着 with other verbs that involve resting. While 躺着 often implies rest, its core meaning is about the physical posture. For example, if you want to say 'I'm resting,' you might say '我休息' (wǒ xiū xi), but if you specifically mean 'I'm lying down,' then 躺着 is appropriate. Don't use it if the subject is sitting or standing.
सुझाव
Basic Meaning of 躺着
躺着 means 'to lie down' or 'to be lying down'. It describes a state of being in a horizontal position.
Usage with Direction
You can specify where someone is lying. For example, 躺在床上 (tǎng zài chuáng shàng) means 'to lie on the bed'.
Action vs. State
While 躺 (tǎng) can be used as a verb for the action 'to lie down', 躺着 emphasizes the state of lying down.
Common Phrase: 躺着看电视
A very common phrase is 躺着看电视 (tǎng zhe kàn diànshì), meaning 'to lie down and watch TV'. This shows a relaxed, horizontal activity.
Don't confuse with 睡觉
躺着 is about the physical position, while 睡觉 (shuì jiào) means 'to sleep'. You can be 躺着 without 睡觉.
Grammar: 着 (zhe)
The particle 着 (zhe) indicates a continuous or sustained state or action. So, 躺着 literally means 'lying and continuing in that state'.
Example: 别躺着玩手机
别躺着玩手机 (bié tǎng zhe wán shǒujī) means 'Don't lie down and play on your phone.' This is a common parental phrase.
Example: 躺在沙发上
他喜欢躺在沙发上看书。 (Tā xǐhuān tǎng zài shāfā shàng kàn shū.) means 'He likes to lie on the sofa and read.' Here, 沙发 is 'sofa' and 看书 is 'read a book'.
Use with other verbs
You can use 躺着 before another verb to describe how the action is performed. For instance, 躺着休息 (tǎng zhe xiūxí) means 'to rest while lying down'.
Contrast with 坐着 and 站着
Just like 躺着 (lying down), you have 坐着 (zuò zhe - sitting) and 站着 (zhàn zhe - standing) to describe other sustained body positions.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
From Old Chinese.
मूल अर्थ: To lie down.
Sino-Tibetan.सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
When someone says他们躺着呢 (Tāmen tǎngzhe ne), it implies a relaxed state, often indoors. It can be used to describe people resting, reading, or just lounging around. Unlike simply 'to lie' (躺), '躺着' emphasizes the continuous state of being in a horizontal position.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Talking about relaxing or resting at home.
- 我喜欢周末躺在沙发上。
- 你躺一会儿吧，我会叫你吃饭的。
- 他回家后就喜欢躺着看电视。
Describing someone being sick or unwell.
- 他病了，一直躺在床上。
- 你感觉不舒服吗？要不要躺下休息一下？
- 医生说我需要多躺着休息。
Talking about an animal resting.
- 那只猫喜欢躺在阳光下睡觉。
- 小狗累了，就躺在地上了。
- 公园里有很多人和动物躺在草地上晒太阳。
Explaining how to use something, like a bed or a mat.
- 你可以躺在这张床上。
- 瑜伽垫是用来躺着做运动的。
- 躺在吊床上很舒服。
Referring to something left unused or neglected.
- 那本书一直躺在桌子上，我还没看。
- 这个项目一直躺在那里，没人管。
- 那些旧衣服就躺在衣柜里，好久没穿了。
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"你周末喜欢躺在家里做什么？"
"如果你觉得累了，你会选择躺着休息吗？"
"你觉得躺在床上看书舒服，还是坐在椅子上？"
"你有没有什么东西一直躺在那里没用过？"
"你上次生病是什么时候？那时你躺着休息了多久？"
डायरी विषय
描述你最喜欢躺着放松的地方和方式。
如果你的宠物喜欢躺着，它通常躺在哪里，做什么？
写下你一次因为生病而不得不躺着休息的经历。
想象一下，你有一整天可以躺着做任何事，你会做什么？
你有没有什么物品一直躺在那里，你觉得是时候重新使用或者处理掉了？
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवाल躺着 (tǎngzhe) means to lie down, while 睡觉 (shuìjiào) means to sleep. You can lie down without sleeping, and you can sleep without necessarily lying down (though lying down is the most common way to sleep!). For example, you might be 躺着 on the sofa watching TV, but not 睡觉.
No, 躺着 (tǎngzhe) is specifically for living beings, usually people. For objects, you would use verbs like 放着 (fàngzhe) for 'placed' or 摆着 (bǎizhe) for 'arranged' or even just 在 (zài) for 'is at/on'. So you wouldn't say 书躺着在桌子上 (Shū tǎngzhe zài zhuōzi shàng). You would say 书在桌子上 (Shū zài zhuōzi shàng) - The book is on the table.
It can be either! You can 躺着 (tǎngzhe) for a long time, like 躺着休息 (tǎngzhe xiūxi) - lying down to rest. Or it can be momentary, like 刚躺下就起来了 (gāng tǎng xià jiù qǐlái le) - just lay down and then got up. The 着 (zhe) particle indicates a continuous state or action, but the duration isn't fixed.
Not necessarily. While it often implies lying on your back, 躺着 (tǎngzhe) generally means to be in a horizontal position. You could be lying on your side or even on your stomach. The specific position would usually be clarified with other words if needed. For example, 侧身躺着 (cèshēn tǎngzhe) - lying on one's side.
For the action of 'to lie down', you would use 躺下 (tǎng xià). The 下 (xià) indicates the downward direction of the action. So, 'Please lie down' would be 请躺下 (Qǐng tǎng xià). 躺着 (tǎngzhe) describes the state of being lying down.
It's not very common to use 躺着 (tǎngzhe) metaphorically in the same way 'lying down on the job' is used in English. It primarily refers to a physical posture. If you want to express being lazy or doing nothing, there are other, more idiomatic Chinese expressions.
A very common phrase is 躺着看书 (tǎngzhe kàn shū) - to lie down and read a book. Or 躺着休息 (tǎngzhe xiūxi) - to lie down and rest. The structure is often 躺着 + [verb], indicating an action performed while lying down.
By itself, 躺着 (tǎngzhe) is neutral. It just describes a posture. However, if someone is always 躺着 and doing nothing when they should be working, then it could imply laziness, but that's due to the context, not the word itself. For example, 他整天躺着什么都不做 (Tā zhěng tiān tǎngzhe shénme dōu bù zuò) - He lies around all day doing nothing.
躺着 (tǎngzhe) is a very common and natural word used in both formal and informal contexts. There's no specific register for it. You'll hear it in everyday conversations and see it in written texts.
Chinese doesn't have verb conjugations like English. Instead, you use time words and particles. 躺着 (tǎngzhe) already has the 着 (zhe) particle indicating a continuous or sustained state. For example, for past, you might say 昨天他躺着 (Zuótiān tā tǎngzhe) - Yesterday he was lying down. For future, 明天他会躺着休息 (Míngtiān tā huì tǎngzhe xiūxi) - Tomorrow he will be lying down to rest. The 着 (zhe) remains the same.
खुद को परखो 120 सवाल
她喜欢在沙发上___看书。
The sentence describes her relaxing on the sofa while reading, so '躺着' (lying down) is the most suitable verb.
周末我喜欢___休息。
On weekends, people often like to relax and lie down. '躺着' fits this context.
小猫喜欢在阳光下___。
Cats often lie down to bask in the sun. '躺着' means to lie down.
他累了，想___一会儿。
When someone is tired, they often want to lie down and rest. '躺着' (lying down) is appropriate.
宝宝在床上___睡觉。
Babies typically sleep lying down in their beds. '躺着' means to lie down.
请你___，不要动。
If someone is told not to move, they might be asked to lie down. '躺着' (lying down) implies a stationary horizontal position.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 他喜欢___在沙发上看电视。(He likes to ___ on the sofa watching TV.)
The sentence describes an action of relaxing on a sofa, which implies lying down. '躺着' means to lie down.
Which of the following describes someone in a horizontal position?
Sleeping in bed naturally involves being in a horizontal position, which is what '躺着' describes.
What is the opposite action of '躺着' (lying down)?
'站着' (standing) is the direct opposite of '躺着' (lying down) in terms of body posture.
一个人睡觉的时候通常是躺着的。(When a person sleeps, they are usually lying down.)
This statement is true. When a person sleeps, they are typically in a horizontal position, which is described by '躺着'.
你可以躺着吃饭。(You can lie down and eat.)
This statement is true. While not always practical, it is possible to eat while lying down, for example, eating snacks in bed.
我们通常躺着看电影。(We usually lie down to watch movies.)
This statement is generally false. While some might lie down to watch movies at home, the common posture for watching movies, especially in a cinema, is sitting.
The little dog is lying on the ground.
I like lying down to rest.
He is lying on the bed watching TV.
Read this aloud:
她喜欢躺着听音乐。
Focus: tǎng zhe
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Read this aloud:
你喜欢躺着学习吗？
Focus: tǎng zhe
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Read this aloud:
不要躺着吃饭。
Focus: tǎng zhe
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This sentence describes someone who likes to lie down and read a book. The order is: Subject (他) + Verb (喜欢) + Adverbial (躺着) + Verb Phrase (看书).
This sentence means 'The puppy is lying on the ground sleeping.' The structure is: Subject (小狗) + Prepositional Phrase (在地上) + Adverbial (躺着) + Verb (睡觉).
This sentence translates to 'I feel very comfortable lying down.' The structure is: Subject (我) + Verb (觉得) + Adverbial (躺着) + Adjective Phrase (很舒服).
他累了，喜欢在沙发上____。
The sentence indicates he is tired and likes to be on the sofa, so 'lying down' (躺着) fits best.
小猫喜欢____在阳光下睡觉。
Cats often 'lie down' (躺着) to sleep in the sun.
医生说，你应该多____休息。
Doctors often advise 'lying down' (躺着) to rest.
她____在床上看书。
'Lying down' (躺着) is a common position for reading in bed.
玩了一天，孩子____在地板上睡着了。
After playing all day, a child would likely 'lie down' (躺着) and fall asleep on the floor.
别____了，起来活动一下。
The phrase '起来活动一下' (get up and move around) suggests that the person is currently 'lying down' (躺着).
Choose the correct sentence using "躺着".
“躺着” means to lie down. So, 'He likes lying down to read a book' is the correct usage.
Which of the following describes someone in a "躺着" position?
When someone is sleeping in bed, they are usually in a horizontal position, which is described by "躺着".
If your friend says "我累了，想躺着休息一会儿。" (Wǒ lèi le, xiǎng tǎngzhe xiūxi yīhuǐr.), what do they want to do?
“躺着” means to lie down. So, they want to lie down and rest for a while.
你可以在沙发上躺着看电视。
You can lie down on a sofa to watch TV. "躺着" is appropriate here.
学生上课的时候应该躺着。
Students should not be lying down during class. "躺着" is incorrect in this context.
小狗喜欢躺在地上晒太阳。
Puppies often lie on the ground to sunbathe. "躺着" is a good description here.
He likes to lie down and read.
Please don't lie down.
I'm tired, I want to lie down for a bit.
Read this aloud:
你喜欢躺着听音乐吗？
Focus: tǎng zhe
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Read this aloud:
小猫躺在沙发上睡觉。
Focus: tǎng zài
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Read this aloud:
他常常躺着玩手机。
Focus: cháng cháng tǎng zhe
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He likes to read while lying down.
Why do you always play on your phone while lying down?
The doctor advised the patient to lie down and rest more.
Read this aloud:
我累了，想躺着休息一下。
Focus: 躺着 (tǎngzhe)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
别躺着吃饭，对身体不好。
Focus: 别躺着 (bié tǎngzhe)
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
小猫喜欢躺在沙发上睡觉。
Focus: 躺在 (tǎng zài)
तुमने कहा:
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You're feeling really tired after a long day. Describe what you want to do when you get home, using '躺着'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我今天工作了一天，太累了。我现在只想回家，然后舒服地躺在沙发上看电视。
Your friend is sick and has to stay in bed. Write a short message wishing them well and telling them to '躺着' and rest.
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Sample answer
听说你生病了，一定要好好休息。多躺着，什么都别想，祝你早日康复！
Describe a time you saw someone '躺着' somewhere unusual. What were they doing?
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Sample answer
有一次我在公园里看到一个人躺在草地上，听着音乐，看起来很放松。
根据医生的建议，病人应该怎么做？
Read this passage:
医生对病人说：“你最近身体不舒服，需要多休息。最好每天下午都躺着睡一个小时，对你的恢复很有帮助。” 病人听了医生的话，决定每天都按时午睡。
根据医生的建议，病人应该怎么做？
医生建议病人每天下午躺着睡一个小时以帮助恢复。
医生建议病人每天下午躺着睡一个小时以帮助恢复。
作者周末最喜欢在哪里躺着？
Read this passage:
周末我最喜欢做的事情就是躺在沙发上，一边看电影一边吃零食。我觉得这样很放松，可以忘记一周的烦恼。
作者周末最喜欢在哪里躺着？
文章中明确提到作者喜欢“躺在沙发上”。
文章中明确提到作者喜欢“躺在沙发上”。
小狗为什么躺着睡着了？
Read this passage:
小狗玩了一整天，非常累。它走到自己的窝里，很快就躺着睡着了。它睡觉的时候还打着小呼噜，看起来很可爱。
小狗为什么躺着睡着了？
文章开头说明小狗“玩了一整天，非常累”，所以它才躺下睡觉。
文章开头说明小狗“玩了一整天，非常累”，所以它才躺下睡觉。
她喜欢在沙发上___看书。
Context indicates a relaxed reading position, which is 'lying down'.
医生建议他多___休息，有助于康复。
For recovery, the most suitable position for rest is 'lying down'.
忙碌了一天，她只想回家___放松一下。
After a busy day, one would want to 'lie down' to relax.
小猫咪喜欢在阳光下___睡觉。
Cats often 'lie down' to sleep in the sun.
在草地上___看星星是一种享受。
To fully enjoy stargazing, one would typically 'lie down' on the grass.
他因为太累了，一回家就___沙发上睡着了。
Being very tired often leads to 'lying down' to sleep immediately.
她喜欢_______在沙发上看书。
“躺着”表示保持水平姿势，符合在沙发上看书的场景。
医生建议他多_______休息，以帮助恢复。
医生建议多休息，而“躺着”是休息的一种常见方式。
小猫_______在阳光下睡觉。
猫在阳光下睡觉通常是平躺的，所以“躺着”最合适。
在公园里，人们通常躺着跑步。
人们跑步时是站立的，不是躺着的。
看完电影后，他感到很疲惫，就躺在床上睡着了。
疲惫后躺在床上睡觉是常见的行为，符合“躺着”的含义。
学生们正在教室里躺着听老师讲课。
学生们在教室里听课通常是坐着，而不是躺着。
Describe a time you felt so tired you just wanted to lie down and do nothing. Use 躺着 at least once.
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Sample answer
昨天我工作了十个小时，回到家就觉得全身无力，只想立刻躺在沙发上什么都不做。那种感觉太累了，连吃饭都懒得动。
Imagine you are giving advice to someone who is feeling unwell. What would you tell them to do? Incorporate 躺着.
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Sample answer
如果你觉得不舒服，最好多休息。你可以躺在床上看书，或者只是闭上眼睛放松。如果情况没有好转，一定要去看医生。
Describe a comfortable place where you enjoy lying down. Use 躺着.
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Sample answer
我家客厅的沙发非常舒服，我最喜欢在周末的时候躺在那里看电影或者听音乐。阳光透过窗户照进来，感觉特别放松。
小明周末为什么只想躺着？
Read this passage:
小明最近工作压力很大，每天都加班到很晚。周末的时候，他只想躺在家里，什么都不想做。他觉得这样才能真正放松下来，为新的一周做好准备。他的朋友建议他出去走走，但是小明说他只想好好地躺着。
小明周末为什么只想躺着？
文章中提到小明工作压力很大，只想躺着放松。
文章中提到小明工作压力很大，只想躺着放松。
老师建议学生如何休息？
Read this passage:
老师告诉学生，如果他们感到疲劳，可以适当地休息。她说，长时间学习后，可以躺一会儿，闭上眼睛，让大脑得到放松。但是，不要睡太久，否则晚上会失眠。
老师建议学生如何休息？
老师说可以躺一会儿，闭上眼睛，让大脑得到放松。
老师说可以躺一会儿，闭上眼睛，让大脑得到放松。
人们在公园的草坪上会做些什么？
Read this passage:
公园里有一个大草坪，很多人喜欢在上面躺着晒太阳或者看书。有的人会带着野餐垫，和朋友家人一起在这里度过愉快的下午。这里是城市中一个放松的好地方。
人们在公园的草坪上会做些什么？
文章中提到很多人喜欢在上面躺着晒太阳或者看书。
文章中提到很多人喜欢在上面躺着晒太阳或者看书。
This sentence describes someone who likes to read while lying down. The structure is Subject + Verb (喜欢) + Verb Phrase (躺着看书).
This sentence advises against playing on your phone while lying down, as it's bad for your eyes. '别' means 'don't', and '对眼睛不好' means 'bad for the eyes'.
This sentence states that the speaker often listens to music while lying down on weekends. '周末' is 'weekend', and '常常' is 'often'.
她喜欢在沙发上___看书。
“躺着”表示以水平姿势休息，符合在沙发上看书的场景。
医生建议他多___休息，以帮助康复。
为了康复，医生通常会建议病人多“躺着”休息。
经过一天的劳累，他只想___一会。
劳累之后，人们通常会想“躺着”休息。
如果一个人“躺着”说话，说明他非常正式。
“躺着”通常表示放松或不正式的姿态，与正式场合不符。
在公园的草地上“躺着”晒太阳是一种常见的休闲方式。
人们常在草地上“躺着”享受阳光，这是一种常见的休闲方式。
当你在图书馆里“躺着”看书时，这是对其他读者的尊重。
在图书馆中“躺着”看书可能被视为不雅或不尊重他人的行为。
The speaker is commenting on someone's laziness.
This relates to a medical recommendation.
The sentence discusses lying down as a form of relaxation.
Read this aloud:
你觉得长时间躺着对身体有什么影响？
Focus: 长, 躺, 响
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
周末你喜欢躺着看书还是出去活动？
Focus: 周末, 躺着, 活动
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
如果工作累了，你会选择躺着休息一下吗？
Focus: 累了, 躺着, 休息
तुमने कहा:
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Describe a time when you really wanted to just lie down and do nothing. What did you do, and how did you feel?
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Sample answer
昨天工作了一整天，回到家累得只想躺着。我一进门就直接躺在沙发上，什么都不想做，感觉全身都放松下来了，非常舒服。
Imagine you are describing a typical lazy Sunday morning. How would you incorporate '躺着' into your description of your activities?
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Sample answer
我的懒惰星期天通常是从很晚才起床开始的。我会躺在床上，享受穿透窗帘的阳光，然后拿起一本书，就这样舒服地躺着看上半天。
Discuss the health implications of prolonged periods of lying down versus regular physical activity. Use '躺着' in your answer.
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Sample answer
长时间躺着不动对健康有很多危害，比如可能导致肌肉萎缩、血液循环不畅。相比之下，经常运动则有很多益处，比如增强体质、提高免疫力。所以，即使想休息，也应该适当地动一动，而不是一直躺着。
根据文章，为什么现代人倾向于长时间躺着？
Read this passage:
现代生活节奏快，很多人工作了一天回到家就筋疲力尽，只想躺着休息。然而，长时间的久坐或久躺，对身体健康会产生负面影响，例如增加患心血管疾病的风险。因此，即使再疲惫，也建议每天进行适量的体育锻炼。
根据文章，为什么现代人倾向于长时间躺着？
文章中明确提到“很多人工作了一天回到家就筋疲力尽，只想躺着休息”，说明是工作节奏快导致疲惫。
文章中明确提到“很多人工作了一天回到家就筋疲力尽，只想躺着休息”，说明是工作节奏快导致疲惫。
医生建议小明改变哪个习惯来缓解背痛？
Read this passage:
小明最近常常抱怨背痛，医生告诉他，这可能与他长时间躺着玩手机的习惯有关。医生建议他改变生活习惯，多站起来活动，并注意保持正确的坐姿和睡姿。小明听从了医生的建议，背痛果然有所缓解。
医生建议小明改变哪个习惯来缓解背痛？
文章中提到“这可能与他长时间躺着玩手机的习惯有关”，所以医生建议改变这个习惯。
文章中提到“这可能与他长时间躺着玩手机的习惯有关”，所以医生建议改变这个习惯。
根据文章，午休有什么好处？
Read this passage:
在中国文化中，午休是一种普遍的习惯，许多人在午饭后会找个地方躺着小憩一会儿。这被认为有助于缓解疲劳，提高下午的工作效率。不过，午休时间不宜过长，否则可能会导致晚上失眠。
根据文章，午休有什么好处？
文章中明确指出“这被认为有助于缓解疲劳，提高下午的工作效率”。
文章中明确指出“这被认为有助于缓解疲劳，提高下午的工作效率”。
This sentence describes someone lying on the sofa reading a book. The structure '在...躺着' indicates an ongoing action or state.
This sentence describes a sick person lying in bed to rest. '虚弱地' (weakly) modifies '躺着' (lying).
This is an admonition to not lie around all day and instead go out for a walk. '别...躺着' means 'don't lie down'.
她喜欢在沙发上___看书，享受一个悠闲的下午。
句子描述的是在沙发上看书，享受悠闲的下午，所以'躺着'最符合语境。
医生建议他多休息，所以他大部分时间都___在床上。
根据医生的建议是多休息，因此'躺'在床上是合理的行为。
疲惫的旅人一到酒店，就___在床上睡着了。
疲惫的旅人需要休息，所以一到酒店就'躺着'睡着了是符合常理的。
那个小猫咪喜欢___在阳光下，享受温暖。
小猫咪在阳光下享受温暖，通常是'躺着'的姿态。
他因为生病，只能整天___在家里。
生病时，通常会'躺着'休息。
考试结束后，学生们都累得___在桌子上。
考试结束后感到疲惫，'躺着'在桌子上是一种夸张的表达疲惫的方式。
她喜欢在沙发上___看书，享受悠闲的下午。
句子描述的是在沙发上舒适地看书，因此“躺着”最符合语境。
医生建议他多___休息，以帮助身体尽快恢复。
为了身体恢复，医生通常会建议病人多躺下休息。
那个孩子常常___在草地上数星星，梦想着飞向太空。
在草地上数星星，通常是身体平躺的姿势，所以选择“躺着”。
一个人只有在睡觉的时候才能“躺着”。
“躺着”可以指任何保持水平姿势的状态，不一定只是睡觉。
“躺着”通常表示一种放松、休息或不动的状态。
“躺着”通常暗示着放松、休息或身体处于静止状态。
如果你“躺着”工作，意味着你的工作效率很高。
“躺着”工作通常表示工作姿势是平躺的，并不直接等同于工作效率高低。
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What did the doctor advise her to do?
What does the speaker want to do on a rainy day?
Read this aloud:
你喜欢躺着听音乐吗？
Focus: 躺着 (tǎngzhe)
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累了就躺着休息一会儿。
Focus: 躺着休息 (tǎngzhe xiūxi)
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Read this aloud:
周末我通常喜欢躺在床上玩手机。
Focus: 躺在床上 (tǎng zài chuángshàng)
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Summary
“躺着” is a common verb used to describe the state of lying down, often associated with rest.
- Describes being in a horizontal position.
- Often implies resting or relaxing.
- Can be used for people or objects.
Basic Meaning of 躺着
躺着 means 'to lie down' or 'to be lying down'. It describes a state of being in a horizontal position.
Usage with Direction
You can specify where someone is lying. For example, 躺在床上 (tǎng zài chuáng shàng) means 'to lie on the bed'.
Action vs. State
While 躺 (tǎng) can be used as a verb for the action 'to lie down', 躺着 emphasizes the state of lying down.
Common Phrase: 躺着看电视
A very common phrase is 躺着看电视 (tǎng zhe kàn diànshì), meaning 'to lie down and watch TV'. This shows a relaxed, horizontal activity.
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daily_life के और शब्द
朝九晚五
B2From nine to five; regular working hours.
未免
B2Rather; a bit too; truly (implies something excessive).
废弃
B2To abandon; to discard; to cease to use.
恪守
B2To scrupulously observe; to strictly adhere to.
反常
B2abnormal, unusual
充裕
B2Abundant; ample.
充沛
B2Abundant; plentiful; full of energy.
门禁卡
B2Access card; entry card.
门禁
B2Access control (system).
配件
B2Fittings; accessories; spare parts.
