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疲惫 (píbèi) emphasizes a more intense or overwhelming sense of exhaustion compared to 疲倦 (píjuàn), which can describe a milder state of tiredness.
Learners often confuse 疲倦 with just 'tired' (累, lèi), which can lead to underestimating its nuance. While '累' simply denotes tiredness, 疲倦 implies a more profound fatigue. It's often used in formal or literary contexts, so be mindful of the tone when using it in conversation.
As a Level 6 HSK word, 疲倦 connects with other emotional and physical state words, such as 精疲力竭 (jīng pí lì jié, exhausted). Students should focus on using it in sentences that express feelings and conditions after various activities.
Learners often mistakenly use 疲倦 in informal contexts, where 累 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我很疲倦' (wǒ hěn pí juàn) among friends may come off as overly dramatic; instead, '我很累' (wǒ hěn lèi) is more suitable.
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How to say to tire in Chinese
“to tire” in Chinese is疲倦
疲倦 (pí juàn) refers to a state of physical or mental exhaustion. It is commonly used to describe feelings of tiredness after a long day or strenuous activity. This term is often used in both spoken and written contexts, conveying a deeper sense of weariness rather than just being 'tired'.
When to use 疲倦
Learners often confuse 疲倦 with just 'tired' (累, lèi), which can lead to underestimating its nuance. While '累' simply denotes tiredness, 疲倦 implies a more profound fatigue. It's often used in formal or literary contexts, so be mindful of the tone when using it in conversation.
疲倦 or something close to it
疲惫 (píbèi) emphasizes a more intense or overwhelming sense of exhaustion compared to 疲倦 (píjuàn), which can describe a milder state of tiredness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 疲倦 in informal contexts, where 累 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我很疲倦' (wǒ hěn pí juàn) among friends may come off as overly dramatic; instead, '我很累' (wǒ hěn lèi) is more suitable.
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Grammar Patterns of 疲倦
疲倦 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 2 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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弗内斯____地耸了耸肩。这事他早就全知道了。
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You can say: 我今天工作太累，感觉非常疲倦 (I worked too hard today and feel very tired).
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