卧床 (wò chuáng) — to lie in bed (due to illness or for rest); to be bedridden
Definition
A verb meaning to lie in bed or be bedridden, usually because of illness or rest. Often paired with 休息 or a duration (卧床了两个月).
verb
to lie in bed (due to illness or for rest)to be bedridden
Examples
- 卧床。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā wò chuáng xiū xi jǐ tiān.The doctor advised him to stay in bed and rest for a few days.
- 卧床。Tā yīn bìng wò chuáng le liǎng gè yuè.He was bedridden for two months due to illness.
- ，。Tā wò zài chuáng shàng, fān lái fù qù shuì bù zháo.He lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
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