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Chinese dictionary
v.infmlhave/take a siesta; take a midday nap/rest
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Word usage
- Separable word"歇" and "晌" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他歇了晌才出发。
He took a midday rest before he set out.
我们才刚刚歇过晌。
We've just had a midday break.
他正闭着眼睛歇着晌，发出阵阵鼾声。
He was taking a midday rest with his eyes closed, snoring.