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tired/ 疲倦/ (píjuàn)

A: Did you not rest well? Why do you look so tired?  

你是没有休息好吗？怎么看起来这么疲倦？

(nǐshì méiyǒu xiūxī hǎoma? zěnme kànqǐlái zhème píjuàn?)

B: I've had insomnia the past few nights, so I feel a bit off. 

我这几天晚上失眠了,所以状态有些差。

(wǒ zhèjǐtiān wǎnshànɡ shīmiánle, suǒyǐ zhuànɡtài yǒuxiē chà.)

A: Sleep issues should be paid attention to. A lack of sleep will lead to depression and poor concentration, which will have a negative impact on your mental health.

睡眠问题值得你重视。睡眠不足会导致情绪低落,注意力不集中,这会对你的心理健康产生负面影响。

(shuìmián wèntí zhídé nǐ zhònɡshì.shuìmián bùzú huì dǎozhì qínɡxù dīluò, zhùyìlì bù jízhōnɡ, zhèhuì duì nǐ de xīnlǐjiànkānɡ chǎnshēnɡ fùmiàn yǐnɡxiǎnɡ.)

B: I know that low quality sleep will increase feelings of stress, anger and sadness. It is a vicious circle. 

我知道低质量的睡眠会增加压力,愤怒和悲伤的情绪。这是一个恶性循环。

(wǒ zhīdào dīzhìliànɡde shuìmián huì zēnɡjiā yālì, fènnù hé bēishānɡde qínɡxù.zhèshì yīɡè èxìnɡxúnhuán.)

A: You can use some techniques to help you relax your body before bed, this will you establish sleep habits that are suitable for you.

你可以在睡前运用一些技巧放松身体,有助于养成适合自己的睡眠习惯。

(nǐ kěyǐ zài shuìqián yùnyònɡ yīxiē jìqiǎo fànɡsōnɡ shēntǐ, yǒuzhùyú yǎnɡchénɡ shìhé zìjǐ de shuìmián xíɡuàn.)

B: You're right. Also, a comfortable pillow will increase the quality of your sleep. There is nothing worse than a stiff neck.

你说的很对。另外,一个舒服的枕头也能提高睡眠质量,没有比落枕更糟心的事情了。

(nǐ shuōde hěnduì.lìnɡwài, yīɡè shūfúde zhěntóu yěnénɡ tíɡāo shuìmián zhìliànɡ, méiyǒu bǐ luòzhěn ɡènɡ zāoxīnde shìqínɡ le.)

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