休眠 (xiū mián): (biology) dormant; (of a volcano) dormant; (computing) to hibernate

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Meaning: (biology) dormant; (of a volcano) dormant; (computing) to hibernate
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

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HSK 2

to rest; to take a break

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When winter comes, bears enter caves to hibernate and do not wake up until spring.

This plant becomes dormant during the dry season; its leaves wither, but its roots remain alive.

Some bacteria form spores in harsh environments and enter a dormant state, becoming active again when conditions are suitable.

A dormant volcano does not mean it will never erupt again; scientists are still closely monitoring it.

Due to funding problems, the company's project was dormant for half a year and was only recently restarted.

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