休眠 (xiū mián): Dormant (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

In winter, bears hibernate.

Did you know that seeds of some plants can remain dormant in the soil for decades?

Despite the harsh environment, this microorganism did not go dormant but continued to metabolize.

After being dormant for hundreds of years, the volcano has recently become active again.

After the project was forced into dormancy due to a funding shortage, the team shifted its focus to other tasks.