Meanings of 羸
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瘦 (shòu, thin) vs 弱 (ruò, weak) — choose 羸 (léi) to emphasize a state of being emaciated or exhausted, rather than just thinness or general weakness.
This character is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone, as it is pronounced with a rising tone (léi), which can easily be confused with other similar-sounding words.
While 羸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other words at higher levels that discuss health or physical condition. Students should focus on recognizing its meaning in literature or more advanced texts, as well as its relationship with other health-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 羸 with similar characters like 疲 (pí, tired) or 瘦 (shòu, thin), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '他很疲弱' instead of using 羸 can alter the meaning significantly.
Pronunciation of 羸
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Etymology of 羸
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How to say exhausted, weak; emaciated, lean in Chinese
“exhausted, weak; emaciated, lean” in Chinese is羸
The character 羸 (léi) primarily describes a state of being weak, exhausted, or emaciated, often used in contexts related to health or physical condition. It can also imply being entangled or lean, suggesting a lack of strength or vitality in both physical and metaphorical senses.
When to use 羸
This character is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone, as it is pronounced with a rising tone (léi), which can easily be confused with other similar-sounding words.
羸 or something close to it
瘦 (shòu, thin) vs 弱 (ruò, weak) — choose 羸 (léi) to emphasize a state of being emaciated or exhausted, rather than just thinness or general weakness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 羸 with similar characters like 疲 (pí, tired) or 瘦 (shòu, thin), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '他很疲弱' instead of using 羸 can alter the meaning significantly.
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Word Family of 羸
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Frequently Asked Questions about 羸
You can say '他最近看起来很羸弱' (Tā zuìjìn kàn qǐlái hěn léi ruò), meaning 'He looks very weak recently.'
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