勚 (yì) - to wear out & to become worn out

勚Tone 4

yì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

勚 · yì

to wear out;

to become worn out;

tired;

weary;

exhausted

to wear outto become worn outtired

Usage highlights

worn outexhausted and wearywear thinfatigue and exhaustiondilapidated from wearworn

Synonyms

  • 疲— tired, weary
  • 倦— fatigued, weary
  • 劳— toil, labor, fatigue

Antonyms

  • 新— new, fresh
  • 健— healthy, strong
  • 旺— vigorous, prosperous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The machine parts have worn out (机器零件已经勚了).
  • He felt exhausted after the long journey (长途旅行后他感到勚乏).
  • This cloth is wearing thin (这块布已经勚薄了).

Collocations

  • worn out(勚坏)
  • exhausted and weary(勚疲)
  • wear thin(勚薄)
  • fatigue and exhaustion(勚劳)
  • dilapidated from wear(勚敝)
  • worn-out tools(勚器)

Idioms

  • Exhausted and worn out(筋疲力勚)
  • Weary and exhausted(疲勚不堪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • It often describes physical wear of objects or extreme fatigue in people.
  • The character structure combines 'force' (力) with 'easy' (易), suggesting the ease with which strength can be depleted.

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