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Bed

bɛd
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
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床, 床位, 床铺, 床单, 花床

Bed meanings in Chinese

Example:
I sleep on my bed every night.
我每晚睡在我的床上。
She made the bed in the morning.
她早上整理了床。
Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation about furniture or sleeping arrangements.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'bed' and refers to a piece of furniture for sleeping.

床位

Example:
I need to book a bed in the hospital.
我需要在医院预定一个床位。
The hotel has only a few beds available.
这家酒店只有几个床位可用。
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts related to healthcare or accommodations.
Note: This meaning refers to a designated spot for a person to sleep, often in hospitals or hotels.

床铺

Example:
The bed is very comfortable.
这床铺非常舒适。
He bought a new bed for his guest room.
他为客房买了一张新床铺。
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in discussions about types of beds or bedding.
Note: This term can refer to the bed itself, including the mattress and bed frame.

床单

Example:
I need to change the bed sheets.
我需要换床单。
The bed sheets are too old.
床单太旧了。
Usage: informalContext: Used in discussions about bedding and laundry.
Note: This refers specifically to the sheets or linens that cover the bed.

花床

Example:
The garden has a beautiful flower bed.
花园里有一个美丽的花床。
She planted roses in her flower bed.
她在花床里种了玫瑰。
Usage: informalContext: Used in gardening or landscaping discussions.
Note: This refers to a plot of soil where flowers or plants are grown, not a traditional sleeping bed.

Bed's synonyms

bedstead

A bedstead is the frame of a bed, typically made of wood or metal. It is the structure that supports the mattress and bedding.
Example: She bought a new bedstead for her bedroom.
Note: A bedstead specifically refers to the frame of the bed, whereas 'bed' can refer to the entire sleeping surface or furniture.

cot

A cot is a small, portable bed often used for infants or young children. It is usually lightweight and can be easily moved from one place to another.
Example: The baby slept in a cot next to the parents' bed.
Note: A cot is typically smaller and more portable than a regular bed, designed for temporary or occasional use.

mattress

A mattress is a thick pad used as a bed or part of a bed, typically filled with resilient material and covered with fabric.
Example: She bought a new mattress for her bed.
Note: A mattress is the specific component of a bed that provides cushioning and support, while 'bed' refers to the entire furniture piece used for sleeping.

Bed expressions, common phrases

hit the hay

To go to bed or go to sleep.
Example: I'm exhausted, I need to hit the hay and get some rest.
Note: This phrase is a more informal way of saying 'go to bed.'

early to bed, early to rise

Going to bed early and waking up early is beneficial.
Example: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of a good sleeping schedule for overall well-being.

make the bed

To arrange the covers and pillows neatly on a bed.
Example: I make the bed every morning to keep my room tidy.
Note: This phrase refers to the act of tidying up the bed after waking up, not just lying down on it.

bed of roses

An easy or comfortable situation.
Example: Life is not always a bed of roses; we all face challenges.
Note: This idiom implies that life is not always easy, despite the comfortable image of a bed of roses.

burn the midnight oil

To work late into the night.
Example: I have a deadline tomorrow, so I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight.
Note: This phrase suggests staying up late working instead of going to bed early.

get up on the wrong side of the bed

To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
Example: I don't know why she's so grumpy today; maybe she got up on the wrong side of the bed.
Note: This idiom suggests that a person's bad mood is due to waking up in a negative state.

bedtime story

A story read or told to a child before they go to sleep.
Example: My mom used to read me a bedtime story every night when I was a child.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to a story told before going to sleep, typically to children.

Bed everyday (slang) expressions

Crash

To crash means to go to bed or fall asleep, usually exhausted.
Example: I'm going to crash after this long day at work.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the idea of a sudden and deep sleep.

Kip

A kip is a short sleep or nap.
Example: I need a quick kip before we go out tonight.
Note: This term is more commonly used in British English.

Snooze

To snooze is to sleep lightly or briefly, also referring to the alarm function on a clock that allows for a short period of sleep.
Example: I'll just snooze for a few minutes before getting ready.
Note: It implies a short and light sleep.

Catch some Z's

To catch some Z's means to go to sleep, with the 'Z' representing the sound of snoring.
Example: I need to catch some Z's before the big presentation tomorrow.
Note: This slang term uses a whimsical way to refer to sleeping.

Hit the sack

To hit the sack means to go to bed, typically when one is tired.
Example: I'm exhausted, I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
Note: This term suggests a sense of urgency or need for rest.

In the land of nod

In the land of nod means sound asleep or in a dream state.
Example: I was in the land of nod dreaming about tropical beaches.
Note: This expression has a poetic and imaginative quality.

Sawing logs

Sawing logs means snoring loudly while asleep.
Example: Listen to him, he's sawing logs in there!
Note: This term humorously likens the sound of snoring to the cutting of wood with a saw.

Bed - Examples

The bed was so comfortable that I fell asleep immediately.
非常舒适,以至于我立刻就睡着了。
The hospital room had several beds for patients.
医院的病房里有几张病供患者使用。
She always makes her bed in the morning.
她总是在早上整理铺。

Bed grammar

Bed - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: bed
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): beds, bed
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bed
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bedded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bedding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): beds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bed
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bed
Syllables, Separation and Stress
bed Contains 1 syllables: bed
Phonetic transcription: ˈbed
bed , ˈbed (The red syllable is stressed)

Bed - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
bed: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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