惫 (bèi) - Exhausted, weary, fatigued & describes a state of extreme physical or mental

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惫 · bèi

Exhausted, weary, fatigued;

describes a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.

Exhausted, weary, fatigueddescribes a state of extreme physical or mental

Usage highlights

ExhaustedExtremely tiredWeary and wornFatigued appearanceUtterly exhaustedOld and weary

Synonyms

  • 疲— tired, weary
  • 倦— weary, tired
  • 乏— tired, lacking energy

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • After the long hike, he felt completely exhausted (疲惫).
  • She looked weary after working all night (疲惫的样子).
  • The team was fatigued from the intense training (疲惫不堪).

Collocations

  • Exhausted(疲惫)
  • Extremely tired(惫乏)
  • Weary and worn-out(惫倦)
  • Fatigued appearance(惫容)
  • Utterly exhausted(惫极)
  • Old and weary(衰惫)

Idioms

  • Utterly exhausted and demoralized(疲惫不堪)
  • Weary in body and mind(心力交惫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 惫 depicts a state of extreme fatigue, both physical and mental.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 'bei' (惫) is associated with a depletion of qi or vital energy.

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