苶 (nié) - Weary, tired, exhausted & listless, dispirited

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nié ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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苶 · nié

Weary, tired, exhausted;

listless, dispirited;

withered (of plants).

Weary, tired, exhaustedlistless, dispiritedwithered (of plants).

Usage highlights

Weary and listlessWithered and droopingExhausted and tiredDispirited lookListless state

Synonyms

  • 疲— tired, weary
  • 倦— fatigued, weary
  • 萎— withered, drooping

Antonyms

  • 振— energetic, vigorous
  • 奋— enthusiastic, energetic

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked weary and dispirited (神情苶然).
  • The scorching sun made the plants wilt (烈日让植物变得苶蔫).
  • After the long journey, everyone was exhausted (长途跋涉后大家都苶了).

Collocations

  • Weary and listless(苶然)
  • Withered and drooping(苶蔫)
  • Exhausted and tired(疲苶)
  • Dispirited look(神情苶丧)
  • Listless state(苶靡)

Idioms

  • Weary and exhausted(疲苶不振)
  • Listless and dispirited(苶靡不振)
  • Withered and drooping(苶蔫欲睡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the withered state of plants, later extended to describe human fatigue and listlessness.
  • Often used in classical Chinese to depict a state of physical or mental exhaustion.

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