Definition
熬夜 is a separable verb (离合词) made up of 熬 (to endure/simmer) and 夜 (night). You can split it to insert duration or frequency: 熬了一夜 (stayed up all night), 熬了两个夜 (stayed up two nights). It's used when you stay up late — often for work, study, or entertainment — and usually implies that it's bad for your health.
verb
to stay up late or all night (often for work or study)
Examples
- 。Wǒ zuówǎn áo le yí yè xuéxí.I stayed up all night last night studying.
- ，熬夜。Wèile kǎoshì, tā liánxù áo yè le sān tiān.He stayed up late for three days straight to prepare for the exam.
- 熬夜。Chángqī áo yè duì shēntǐ hěn bù hǎo.Long-term staying up late is very bad for health.
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