疲 (pí) - tired, weary, exhausted & fatigued

疲Tone 2

pí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

疲 · pí

tired, weary, exhausted;

fatigued

tired, weary, exhaustedfatigued

Usage highlights

fatigueexhaustedwearytiredmental exhaustionphysical fatigue

Synonyms

  • 倦— weary, tired
  • 累— tired, weary
  • 乏— tired, exhausted

Antonyms

  • 精— energy, vigor
  • 力— strength, power
  • 旺— prosperous, vigorous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I feel very tired after work (下班后很疲劳).
  • The patient appears weary and fatigued (病人显得疲惫).
  • He looks exhausted from the long journey (长途旅行后他看起来很疲乏).
  • This is a very tiring job (这是一份很疲累的工作).

Collocations

  • fatigue(疲劳)
  • exhausted(疲惫)
  • weary(疲乏)
  • tired(疲累)
  • mental exhaustion(心力交疲)
  • physical fatigue(筋疲力尽)

Idioms

  • Exhausted and worn out(筋疲力尽)
  • Running oneself ragged(疲于奔命)
  • Weary in body and mind(心力交疲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the sickness radical (疒) with 皮 (skin), suggesting physical weariness affecting the body.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, fatigue is seen as an imbalance of qi and blood.
  • The concept extends beyond physical tiredness to include mental and emotional exhaustion.

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