勩 (yì) - To toil, labor & to be weary, exhausted

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yì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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勩 · yì

To toil, labor;

to be weary, exhausted;

to wear out, use up.

To toil, laborto be weary, exhaustedto wear out, use up.

Usage highlights

To toilWeary and tiredWorn outLaborious workExhausted from toilDiligent and hardworking

Synonyms

  • 劳— to labor, work
  • 疲— tired, weary
  • 倦— weary, tired

Antonyms

  • 逸— leisure, ease
  • 闲— idle, leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He toiled tirelessly (勩力).
  • The machine is worn out (机器勩了).
  • She felt weary from overwork (工作勩倦).

Collocations

  • To toil(勩力)
  • Weary and tired(勩倦)
  • Worn out(勩损)
  • Laborious work(勩作)
  • Exhausted from toil(勩劳)
  • Diligent and hardworking(勤勩)

Idioms

  • Toil diligently without complaint(勩力同心)
  • Weary and exhausted(筋疲力勩)
  • Work tirelessly(不辞勩苦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the virtue of hard work and perseverance in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often appears in classical texts describing labor and exhaustion.
  • Associated with the Confucian value of diligence and dedication to work.

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