疩 (cuì) - A variant form of the character 瘁, meaning & also used in medical contexts to refer to

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cuì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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疩 · cuì

A variant form of the character 瘁, meaning exhausted, weary, or overworked;

also used in medical contexts to refer to certain diseases.

A variant form of the character 瘁, meaningalso used in medical contexts to refer to

Usage highlights

ExhaustedMental and physical exhaustionWasting diseaseWork until exhaustedBone

Synonyms

  • 瘁— exhausted, weary
  • 疲— tired, fatigued
  • 倦— weary, tired

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy, strong
  • 旺— vigorous, prosperous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked utterly exhausted (心力交瘁).
  • The patient was diagnosed with a wasting disease (痩疩).
  • After the long campaign, the troops were weary (兵士疩乏).

Collocations

  • Exhausted(疩乏)
  • Mental and physical exhaustion(心力交瘁)
  • Wasting disease(痩疩)
  • Work until exhausted(劳疩)
  • Bone-weary(骨疩)

Idioms

  • Mental and physical exhaustion(心力交瘁)
  • Weary and sick(疩病交加)
  • Work oneself to the bone(鞠躬尽疩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears as a variant of 瘁 in classical texts and medical contexts.
  • Often used in descriptions of physical exhaustion or chronic illness in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • The character reflects traditional values emphasizing the importance of balancing work and rest to maintain health.

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