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Ancient Chinese tradition of daily naps continues with 70% participation

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A recent survey indicates that 72% of people in China take daily afternoon naps, a practice deeply rooted in ancient medical traditions. This habit is supported by texts like the Huangdi Neijing, which is over 2,000 years old, suggesting that naps during the midday Wu hour can strengthen the body's yang energy. Despite a demanding work culture, napping remains a prevalent custom in China. AI

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Ancient Chinese tradition of daily naps continues with 70% participation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition

    China is a country that boasts daily naps despite its stressful work rhythm. In fact, such breaks are a traditional practice dating back thousands of years. According to a survey by the China Sleep Research Society published in March, 72 per cent of Chinese people like an afterno…

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