Meanings of 劳累
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疲惫 (píbèi) vs 劳累 (láolèi): use 劳累 for fatigue specifically linked to hard work, while 疲惫 can imply a more general, profound tiredness.
It's important to note that 劳累 is more formal than the colloquial term 累 (lèi). Common collocations include '劳累过度' (overworked) and '感到劳累' (feel exhausted). Be cautious with the tones; a mispronunciation can change the meaning entirely.
While 劳累 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to other terms related to work and exhaustion, such as 工作 (gōngzuò - work) and 疲惫 (píbèi - fatigued). Focus on incorporating 劳累 into sentences about daily activities to enhance your fluency.
Learners often confuse 劳累 with just 累, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我今天很劳累' (I am very tired today) is correct, but using it in an informal setting may feel awkward; it’s better to use 累 in casual conversations.
Pronunciation of 劳累
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How to say tired in Chinese
“tired” in Chinese is劳累
劳累 (láolèi) refers to a state of being tired or exhausted, typically as a result of hard work or effort. It can describe both physical and mental fatigue and is commonly used in contexts involving labor, stress, or overexertion.
When to use 劳累
It's important to note that 劳累 is more formal than the colloquial term 累 (lèi). Common collocations include '劳累过度' (overworked) and '感到劳累' (feel exhausted). Be cautious with the tones; a mispronunciation can change the meaning entirely.
劳累 or something close to it
疲惫 (píbèi) vs 劳累 (láolèi): use 劳累 for fatigue specifically linked to hard work, while 疲惫 can imply a more general, profound tiredness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 劳累 with just 累, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我今天很劳累' (I am very tired today) is correct, but using it in an informal setting may feel awkward; it’s better to use 累 in casual conversations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 劳累
Yes, but it might come off as too formal; using 累 (lèi) is more common in everyday speech.
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