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March 24, 2026
疲pí(pi2)
The character 疲 (pí) means 'weary' or 'tired,' often referring to a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is commonly used in contexts related to fatigue, both in everyday situations and in literary works, emphasizing a sense of depletion or weariness.
Strokes10Radical疒Frequency#17148DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of fatigue is often linked to the importance of balance between work and rest. Traditional practices like Tai Chi and Qigong emphasize energy management, where recognizing one's fatigue can be crucial for health and well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person who has run a long marathon, their legs feeling like they are made of clay (the radical 疒, meaning illness, hints at the fatigue). The sound 'pí' can remind you of 'pee,' which can happen when you're too tired to hold it in during a race. Visualize the exhausted runner collapsing at the finish line.
Meanings of 疲
pí(pi2)
1weary
2weak, tired, exhausted
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About 疲
疲Simplified
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疒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#17148Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
疲 (tired) vs 累 (tired/weary) — use 疲 when emphasizing a state of exhaustion, while 累 can imply a more general sense of tiredness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person who has run a long marathon, their legs feeling like they are made of clay (the radical 疒, meaning illness, hints at the fatigue). The sound 'pí' can remind you of 'pee,' which can happen when you're too tired to hold it in during a race. Visualize the exhausted runner collapsing at the finish line.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 疲 (pí) with similar sounding words that convey different meanings, such as 皮 (pí, skin). It's generally used in both formal and informal settings, but is more common in everyday conversation. Typical collocations include 疲惫 (píbèi, exhausted) and 精疲力竭 (jīngpí lìjié, completely worn out).
HSK Study Tips
Although 疲 (pí) isn't on the official HSK lists, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 vocabulary focused on feelings and states of being, like 累 (lèi, tired) and 痛 (tòng, pain). Students should focus on vocabulary related to emotions and health for better contextual understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of fatigue is often linked to the importance of balance between work and rest. Traditional practices like Tai Chi and Qigong emphasize energy management, where recognizing one's fatigue can be crucial for health and well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 疲 by mixing it with 皮 (pí), leading to sentences like '我很皮' (Wǒ hěn pí), which is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我很疲' (Wǒ hěn pí) to express tiredness.
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Grammar Patterns of 疲
疲 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Doctors are complaining about being barraged by drug-company salesmen.
Common Confusions with 疲
疲vs罢
bà
Similar shape but different meaning; different radical.
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Example Sentences for 疲 (10)
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1
医生们抱怨他们疲于应付医药公司的销售人员。
yī shēng mén bào yuàn tā mén pí yú yīng fù yī yào gōng sī de xiāo shòu rén yuán。
Doctors are complaining about being barraged by drug-company salesmen.
2
弗内斯疲倦地耸了耸肩。这事他早就全知道了。
fú nèi sī pí juàn dì sǒng le sǒng jiān。 。 zhè shì tā zǎo jiù quán zhī dào。
Furness shrugs wearily. He has heard it all before.
3
她不得不疲惫地步行穿过伦敦，这让她相当生气。
tā bù dé bù pí bèi dì bù háng chuān guò lún dūn， ， zhè ràng tā xiāng dāng shēng。
She was rather cross about having to trail across London.
4
你一定注意到他有时候显得特别疲惫。
nǐ yī dìng zhù yì dào tā yǒu shí hòu xiǎn dé tè bié pí bèi。
You must have noticed how tired he sometimes looks.
5
他是1月9号到的，蓬头垢面，疲惫不堪。
tā shì1 19 yuè 9 hào， dào de ， péng， tóu gòu miàn ，。
He arrived on January 9, disheveled and much the worse for wear.
6
他不知疲倦地努力为新项目寻求资金。
tā bù zhī pí juàn dì nǔ lì wéi xīn xiàng mù xún qiú zī jīn。
He was indefatigable in his efforts to secure funding for new projects.
7
他是个为了正义不知疲倦地工作的人。
tā shì gè wéi le zhèng yì bù zhī pí juàn dì gōng zuò de rén。
He was a tireless worker for justice.
8
你还好吧？你看上去十分疲惫。
nǐ huán hǎo bā？ ？ nǐ kàn shàng qù shí fēn pí。
Are you all right? You look dreadful.
9
孩子们疲倦时易烦躁好哭。
hái zǐ mén pí juàn shí yì fán zào hǎo kū。
Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
10
他的西服皱巴巴的，整个人显得非常疲惫。
tā de xī fú zhòu bā bā de， ， zhěng gè rén xiǎn dé fēi cháng pí。
His suit was wrinkled and he looked very tired.
Cultural Notes for 疲
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of fatigue is often linked to the importance of balance between work and rest. Traditional practices like Tai Chi and Qigong emphasize energy management, where recognizing one's fatigue can be crucial for health and well-being.
Word Family of 疲
Words Containing This Character16
疲劳píláofatigue疲勞
疲惫píbèibeaten疲憊
疲倦píjuànto tire
疲píweary
精疲力尽drained精疲力盡
筋疲力尽spent筋疲力盡
疲软tired and feeble疲軟
精疲力竭jīngpílìjiédrained
乐此不疲to enjoy sth and never tire of it (idiom)樂此不疲
疲弱tired
疲乏tired
疲于奔命up to one's ears in work疲於奔命
疲累tired
疲沓slack
疲困fatigued
疲塌slack
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疲
You can say '我今天很疲惫' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn píbèi), meaning 'I am very tired today.'
Yes, 疲 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's more common in everyday speech.
Synonyms include 累 (lèi, tired) and 精疲力竭 (jīngpí lìjié, completely exhausted).
