通宵

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"通宵" means to stay up all night or throughout the night. It is commonly used to describe activities that last from evening until morning without sleep, such as working, studying, or entertainment.

Common Contexts

People often use "通宵" when talking about staying awake for urgent work deadlines, exam preparations, or social activities like watching movies or playing games.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"通宵" emphasizes the duration of staying awake through the entire night. It is usually followed by a verb describing the activity done overnight. Avoid confusing it with "熬夜" which means to stay up late but not necessarily the whole night.

Register and Tone

"通宵" is neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is appropriate in casual and formal contexts when describing overnight activities.

Example Sentences

We stayed up all night watching movies last night, so we're a bit tired

To meet the project deadline, he worked through the night for three

Students often stay up all night to prepare for exams.