Meanings of 疲劳
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AI Study Notes for 疲劳
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.
Imagine a person carrying a heavy load who is so tired (疲) that their legs (劳) feel like lead. The visual of struggling under a burden can help you remember that 疲劳 means fatigue and that it sounds like 'pee-lau' when pronounced.
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.
In Chinese culture, the concept of 疲劳 is often linked to the strong work ethic and the value placed on hard work, sometimes leading to discussions about work-life balance in contemporary society.
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'.
Pronunciation of 疲劳
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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.
Example Sentences for 疲劳 (4)
Cultural Notes for 疲劳
In Chinese culture, the concept of 疲劳 is often linked to the strong work ethic and the value placed on hard work, sometimes leading to discussions about work-life balance in contemporary society.
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.