过夜派对
guòyè pàiduì
The English phrase 'sleepover' is translated into Chinese as 过夜派对 (guòyè pàiduì).
过夜派对 is a noun used to describe the event of a sleepover. However, in natural conversation, people often use the verb phrase 在朋友家过夜 to describe the act of having a sleepover.
Meaning: the act of spending the night as a guest in another's house (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term 过夜派对 is a compound of 过夜 (guòyè), meaning 'to spend the night' and 派对 (pàiduì), meaning 'party'.
How do you pronounce it?
guòyè pàiduì
Did you know?
- The phrase 过夜 can also be used to describe food that has been left out since the previous night. Calling a meal 过夜饭 (guòyè fàn) means it is 'overnight rice' or leftovers.
- While 过夜派对 is a direct translation, the concept of a 'sleepover party' is a relatively new Western import. Traditional Chinese culture rarely had a specific term for this because guests typically stayed in separate guest rooms or hotels rather than in a shared bedroom.
- The word 派对 (pàiduì) is a phonetic loanword that mimics the sound of the English word 'party'. It is one of many English terms used in modern urban Chinese to describe social events that didn't exist in the same way historically.
Examples in context
- 他们昨晚留宿在我的家里。They had a sleepover at my place last night.
- 他们今晚打算通宵开派对。They plan to have an all-night party tonight.
- 我们决定今晚一起过夜。We've decided to spend the night together tonight.
Example conversation
Wei and Jiayi are planning a weekend with friends.
- 伟 Wei佳怡，我们举办过夜派对好吗？Jiāyí, wǒmen jǔbàn guòyè pàiduì hǎo ma?Jiayi, shall we have a sleepover?
- 佳怡 Jiayi好啊，我想邀请几个好朋友。Hǎo a, wǒ xiǎng yāoqǐng jǐ gè hǎo péngyǒu.Sure, I want to invite a few close friends.
- 伟 Wei太棒了，我来准备零食。Tài bàng le, wǒ lái zhǔnbèi língshí.Great, I'll prepare the snacks.
- 佳怡 Jiayi没问题，伟，这会很热闹的。Méi wèntí, Wěi, zhè huì hěn rènào de.No problem, Wei, it will be very lively.
