verb HSK 4
Traditional 過夜
to stay overnight · to spend the night
Meaning
过夜 literally means 'to pass the night' and refers to staying somewhere overnight, whether at a hotel, a friend's house, or any place away from one's usual residence. It emphasizes the act of sleeping somewhere for one night.
Usage
Commonly used when discussing accommodation arrangements or asking if someone will be staying somewhere overnight. Often appears in questions like '你要过夜吗?' (Are you staying overnight?) and is neutral in register, appropriate for both casual and formal contexts.
Examples
- 01今天太晚了，你就在我家过夜吧。, .It's too late today, just spend the night at my place.
- 02这家酒店不允许客人带宠物过夜。.This hotel doesn't allow guests to bring pets for overnight stays.
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Common collocations
- 在外过夜to spend the night away from home
- 过夜费overnight fee
- 允许过夜to allow overnight stays
Origin
Formed from the verb 过 (to pass) and the noun 夜 (night), creating a transparent compound meaning 'to pass through the night' at a location.