顇 (cuì) - Exhausted, weary, fatigued & haggard, worn out

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顇 · cuì

Exhausted, weary, fatigued;

haggard, worn out;

also refers to withered or decayed state.

Exhausted, weary, fatiguedhaggard, worn outalso refers to withered or decayed state.

Usage highlights

Exhausted appearanceHaggard from illnessWithered leavesFatigued from laborWeary stateWorn

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy, robust
  • 旺— vigorous, flourishing
  • 盛— prosperous, thriving

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked utterly exhausted after the long journey (顇容).
  • The prolonged illness left her haggard (病顇).
  • Withered leaves fell in autumn (顇叶).
  • The arduous work drained his energy (劳顇).

Collocations

  • Exhausted appearance(顇容)
  • Haggard from illness(病顇)
  • Withered leaves(顇叶)
  • Fatigued from labor(劳顇)
  • Weary state(顇态)
  • Worn-out spirit(神顇)

Idioms

  • Haggard and exhausted(形容顇瘁)
  • Weary and worn-out(心力交顇)
  • Fatigued and dispirited(精疲力顇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe physical exhaustion or spiritual weariness.
  • Appears in medical contexts describing symptoms of fatigue or debilitation from illness.
  • Sometimes used metaphorically for decay or decline in natural phenomena.

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