憊 (bèi) - Exhausted & tired

憊Tone 4

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Exhausted;

tired;

fatigued;

worn out;

weary.

Exhaustedtiredfatigued

Usage highlights

ExhaustedUtterly exhaustedWeary body and mindLook of exhaustionFatigue syndromeExtreme fatigue

Synonyms

  • 疲— tired; weary
  • 倦— weary; fatigued
  • 累— tired

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • After working all day, I feel completely exhausted (疲惫).
  • He looked weary and worn out (疲惫不堪).
  • The long journey left the travelers utterly fatigued (疲惫的旅客).

Collocations

  • Exhausted(疲惫)
  • Utterly exhausted(疲惫不堪)
  • Weary body and mind(身心疲惫)
  • Look of exhaustion(疲惫的神情)
  • Fatigue syndrome(疲惫综合征)
  • Extreme fatigue(极度疲惫)

Idioms

  • Utterly exhausted and weary(疲惫不堪)
  • Weary in body and soul(心力疲惫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character conveys a deep sense of physical and mental fatigue, often beyond ordinary tiredness.
  • In classical texts, it described the state of being worn out from long travel, labor, or mental strain.

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