êm giấc

Bé nằm ngủ êm giấc trên chiếc giường nhỏ.

Definition

1. Phrase:
   • To sleep peacefully / to have a restful sleep: The phrase "êm giấc" describes sleeping soundly, comfortably, and without disturbance, resulting in a good night's rest.

Usage Examples

• Phrase:
  • Chúc bé êm giấc. (Wishing the baby a peaceful sleep.)
  • Nhờ phòng yên tĩnh, tôi đã êm giấc cả đêm. (Thanks to the quiet room, I slept peacefully all night.)
  • Mong bà cụ êm giấc. (May the old lady rest in peace.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used in well-wishes, especially for children or the elderly, and can carry a gentle, caring tone. In literary or formal contexts, it can be used euphemistically to mean "to rest in peace" for the deceased.

Variants and Related Words

• Ngủ ngon (v): to sleep well. This is a more common, direct synonym.
• Giấc ngủ êm đềm (n): a peaceful, untroubled sleep.

Synonyms

• Sleep soundly: to sleep deeply and without waking.
• Rest peacefully: to be in a state of calm rest, often used for both sleep and eternal rest.

Related Idioms

• While "êm giấc" itself is a set phrase, it is conceptually related to wishes for tranquility.
  • Ngủ say như chết: to sleep like a log (implies deep sleep, but lacks the gentle connotation of "êm giấc").