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How do you say sleep in mandarin?

There are several ways to say "sleep" in Mandarin, depending on the context:

General "sleep":

* 睡 (shuì): This is the most common and general way to say "sleep." You can use it in most situations.

* 睡觉 (shuì jiào): This literally means "sleep sleep" and is also a common way to say "sleep." It emphasizes the action of sleeping.

"Go to sleep":

* 睡觉 (shuì jiào): This can also be used to mean "go to sleep."

* 睡 (shuì): This is a more concise way to say "go to sleep."

"Sleep well":

* 睡好 (shuì hǎo): This is a polite way to wish someone good night.

Examples:

* 我要睡觉了。 (Wǒ yào shuì jiào le.) - I'm going to sleep.

* 你睡了吗? (Nǐ shuì le ma?) - Did you sleep?

* 晚安,睡好。 (Wǎn ān, shuì hǎo.) - Good night, sleep well.

The best way to choose the right word depends on the situation and the level of formality.

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