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疲惫 (píbèi): use 疲劳 (píláo) for a broader sense of fatigue, while 疲惫 (píbèi) often implies a more extreme or overwhelming tiredness.
Be careful not to confuse 疲劳 with other words for tiredness, like 累 (lèi), which is more informal. It is often used in medical or formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '精神疲劳' (mental fatigue) and '身体疲劳' (physical fatigue).
As an HSK 5 word, 疲劳 connects well with other terms related to health and well-being, such as 健康 (jiànkāng - health) and 休息 (xiūxí - rest). Focus on using it in sentences that describe your daily activities or feelings of exhaustion.
Learners often confuse 疲劳 with the more casual 累 (lèi), using it in informal contexts. For example, saying '我今天很疲劳' (I'm very fatigued today) in a casual setting might sound overly dramatic; instead, use '我今天很累'.
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How to say fatigue in Chinese
“fatigue” in Chinese is疲劳
疲劳 (píláo) refers to a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is commonly used in contexts related to overwork, lack of rest, or physical exertion, and can describe both temporary tiredness and chronic fatigue.
When to use 疲劳
Be careful not to confuse 疲劳 with other words for tiredness, like 累 (lèi), which is more informal. It is often used in medical or formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '精神疲劳' (mental fatigue) and '身体疲劳' (physical fatigue).
疲劳 or something close to it
疲惫 (píbèi): use 疲劳 (píláo) for a broader sense of fatigue, while 疲惫 (píbèi) often implies a more extreme or overwhelming tiredness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疲劳 with the more casual 累 (lèi), using it in informal contexts. For example, saying '我今天很疲劳' (I'm very fatigued today) in a casual setting might sound overly dramatic; instead, use '我今天很累'.
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Grammar patterns of 疲劳
疲劳 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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忽视____感会打乱我们的生物钟。
Ignoring feelings of tiredness knocks our body clocks out of kilter.
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Cultural Notes for 疲劳
In Western cultures, fatigue is often addressed with leisure activities and breaks, while in Chinese culture, there may be a tendency to push through tiredness due to cultural expectations of diligence.
Frequently asked questions about 疲劳
It is pronounced as 'píláo' with the second syllable being a rising tone.
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