羸 (léi) - Lean, thin, weak, exhausted — describes physical emaciation,

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léi ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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羸 · léi

Lean, thin, weak, exhausted — describes physical emaciation, frailty, or poor health condition.

Lean, thin, weak, exhausted — describes physical emaciation,

Usage highlights

Lean and weakThin bodyExhausted troopsFeeble and tiredFrail and sicklyWorn

Synonyms

  • 瘦— thin, lean
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 疲— tired, exhausted

Antonyms

  • 壮— strong, robust
  • 健— healthy, vigorous
  • 肥— fat, plump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient looked extremely thin and weak (羸弱).
  • After the long illness, he appeared emaciated (身体羸瘦).
  • The army was exhausted after the prolonged campaign (羸兵).

Collocations

  • Lean and weak(羸弱)
  • Thin body(羸瘦)
  • Exhausted troops(羸兵)
  • Feeble and tired(羸疲)
  • Frail and sickly(羸病)
  • Worn-out horse(羸马)

Idioms

  • As thin as a crane and as frail as a chicken(形销骨立，瘦羸如鸡)
  • Too weak to stand the wind(弱不禁风)
  • Exhausted troops and worn-out horses(疲兵羸马)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in medical and military contexts to describe physical debilitation.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 羸 describes a state of severe deficiency and weakness.
  • Often appears in classical literature to depict poverty, illness, or exhaustion.

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