(juān) - Exhausted, tired & to exert effort

Tone 1

juān | 14 strokes | radical:

· juān

Exhausted, tired;

to exert effort;

to strive diligently.

Exhausted, tiredto exert effortto strive diligently.

Usage highlights

exhausted and tiredexert effortto the point of exhaustiondiligent strivingextreme fatigueexhaust one's strength

Synonyms

  • tired, weary
  • fatigued, weary
  • labor, toil

Antonyms

  • leisure, ease
  • idle, leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was completely exhausted after the long journey (长途跋涉后,他感到十分勬乏).
  • She exerted great effort to complete the project (她勬力完成了这个项目).
  • The athlete pushed himself to the point of exhaustion (运动员勬尽全力的训练).

Collocations

  • exhausted and tired(勬乏)
  • exert effort(勬力)
  • to the point of exhaustion(勬尽)
  • diligent striving(勬勤)
  • extreme fatigue(勬惫)
  • exhaust one's strength(勬力而为)

Idioms

  • Exert all one's strength(勬力同心)
  • Work diligently without complaint(勬勤不辍)
  • Strive with utmost effort(勬精图治)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts describing physical or mental exertion.
  • It carries connotations of diligent effort and perseverance in Chinese cultural context.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe heroic or determined efforts.

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