疺 (fá) - Sick & exhausted

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fá ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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疺 · fá

Sick;

exhausted;

emaciated;

to be ill and weak;

to suffer from fatigue and malnutrition.

Sickexhaustedemaciated

Usage highlights

Exhausted and weakFatigued and sickThin and emaciatedIll and exhaustedWorn out from illness

Synonyms

  • 病— sick; illness
  • 弱— weak; feeble
  • 疲— tired; fatigued

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy; strong
  • 壮— robust; sturdy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked pale and exhausted (疺弱).
  • After the long journey, they were completely worn out (疲疺).
  • The patient appeared thin and sickly (疺瘦).

Collocations

  • Exhausted and weak(疺弱)
  • Fatigued and sick(疲疺)
  • Thin and emaciated(疺瘦)
  • Ill and exhausted(病疺)
  • Worn out from illness(疾疺)

Idioms

  • Exhausted and emaciated(疺弱不堪)
  • Fatigued and sickly(疲疺交加)
  • Thin and weak from illness(疺瘦如柴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character describing physical exhaustion and sickness, often used in traditional medical contexts.
  • Represents the state of being both ill and physically depleted, combining concepts of disease and fatigue.

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