‘寝具’ (qǐn jù) literally combines 寝 (qǐn), meaning ‘to sleep’ or ‘bed’, and 具 (jù), meaning ‘equipment’ or ‘utensil’. Together, it refers to all items used for sleeping—such as sheets, blankets, pillows, comforters, and mattress pads—but excludes the bed frame or mattress itself (which are considered furniture). It’s a formal, collective noun commonly used in retail, home goods catalogs, and household inventory contexts.

This term is neutral in register and widely understood across Mandarin-speaking regions. Unlike more casual terms like 床上用品 (chuáng shàng yòng pǐn, ‘bedding items’), 寝具 emphasizes function and practicality, often appearing on product labels, hotel supply lists, or moving-in checklists. It’s rarely used in spoken conversation without context—e.g., you wouldn’t say ‘我买了寝具’ alone; instead, you’d specify what kind or add context like ‘新买的寝具到了’ (My new bedding has arrived).