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March 24, 2026
倦juàn(juan4)
The character 倦 (juàn) means 'tired' or 'weary', often referring to a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is commonly used to describe fatigue after work or prolonged effort and can also convey a sense of disillusionment or emotional weariness in certain contexts.
Strokes10Radical亻Frequency#26945DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of being 'tired' is often linked to hard work and dedication. It reflects the societal value placed on diligence and the pressures of modern life, where being busy and overworked is common.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person (人) who is so tired that they can barely stand. The top part of the character (亻) represents a person, while the bottom (倦) suggests a sense of heaviness. Picture this person struggling to carry a heavy burden, symbolizing their exhaustion.
Meanings of 倦
juàn(juan4)
1tired
2tired, weary
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About 倦
倦Simplified
10Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#26945Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 倦
Quick Contrast
疲惫 (píbèi) - use 倦 (juàn) for a more emotional or mental fatigue, while 疲惫 (píbèi) emphasizes physical exhaustion.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of using 倦 in overly formal contexts as it has a slightly informal tone. Common collocations include 倦怠 (juàn dài - fatigue) and 精疲力竭 (jīng pí lì jié - exhausted). Avoid confusing it with 疲 (pí), which simply means 'tired' without the emotional nuance.
HSK Study Tips
Although 倦 is not an HSK level word, it can be useful for HSK 4 students to know as it relates to feelings and states of being. Focus on using it in sentences that express emotional or physical fatigue, connecting it with other words like 累 (lèi - tired) and 疲惫 (pí bèi - exhausted).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 倦 with 累 (lèi), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我感到很累' (Wǒ gǎndào hěn lèi) is correct, but using 倦 here would sound odd. Ensure to use 倦 for more emotional or existential fatigue.
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Pronunciation of 倦
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1The giveawayA curled-up 卷 person 亻; 卷 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 倦?
Decomposition of 倦
IDS Structure⿰亻卷
倦Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
卷juan3
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 倦?
How to say tired in Chinese
“tired” in Chinese is倦juàn
The character 倦 (juàn) means 'tired' or 'weary', often referring to a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is commonly used to describe fatigue after work or prolonged effort and can also convey a sense of disillusionment or emotional weariness in certain contexts.
When to use 倦
Be cautious of using 倦 in overly formal contexts as it has a slightly informal tone. Common collocations include 倦怠 (juàn dài - fatigue) and 精疲力竭 (jīng pí lì jié - exhausted). Avoid confusing it with 疲 (pí), which simply means 'tired' without the emotional nuance.
倦 or something close to it
疲惫 (píbèi) - use 倦 (juàn) for a more emotional or mental fatigue, while 疲惫 (píbèi) emphasizes physical exhaustion.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 倦 with 累 (lèi), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我感到很累' (Wǒ gǎndào hěn lèi) is correct, but using 倦 here would sound odd. Ensure to use 倦 for more emotional or existential fatigue.
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倦
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Grammar Patterns of 倦
倦 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
结婚16年后，他们已经渐渐彼此厌____了。
After sixteen years of marriage they have grown bored with each other.
