失眠

shīmián

to suffer from insomnia

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  • 睡眠shuìmiánsleepB5
  • 安眠药ānmiányàosleeping pillB7
  • 催眠cuīmiánto lull to sleepB7
  • 休眠xiūmián(biology) dormantB7

See it in sentences

考前紧张让他一夜失眠。

Pre exam nerves left him sleepless all night.

睡前玩手机会失眠吗?

Does using your phone before bed cause insomnia?