躺
tǎng
To lie down
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Third tone — dips down then up. 小猫躺在床上 — the cat lies on the bed.
How to say “to lie down” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for to lie down is 躺, written in pinyin as tǎng. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
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