Afternoon naps and the Chinese split-day rhythm
For people used to powering through the day, a serious lunch break can feel surprising. In many Chinese contexts, the afternoon begins better if the body has been reset.
A reset, not laziness
The nap can be understood as a rhythm technology: a way to split work, study, heat, digestion, and attention into two halves.
This is especially useful when explaining schools, offices, hot summers, and family advice around rest.