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March 24, 2026
疲倦píjuàn(pi2juan4)
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'.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, acknowledging one's fatigue is important, particularly in a work context where overworking is common. This word often appears in traditional sayings that promote the value of rest and recovery.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person who has been running (the radical 疲) and is now so exhausted that they can barely stand. The character '倦' looks like a person slumped over in exhaustion, symbolizing the feeling of being worn out. Connecting the sound 'pi' to 'pee' and 'juan' to 'jawn' (slang for 'yawn') can also help you remember the tiredness associated with this word.
Meanings of 疲倦
píjuàn(pi2juan4)
1to tire
2tired
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About 疲倦
疲倦Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
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.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person who has been running (the radical 疲) and is now so exhausted that they can barely stand. The character '倦' looks like a person slumped over in exhaustion, symbolizing the feeling of being worn out. Connecting the sound 'pi' to 'pee' and 'juan' to 'jawn' (slang for 'yawn') can also help you remember the tiredness associated with this word.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, acknowledging one's fatigue is important, particularly in a work context where overworking is common. This word often appears in traditional sayings that promote the value of rest and recovery.
Common Mistakes
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。
Furness shrugs wearily. He has heard it all before.
Example Sentences for 疲倦 (10)
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弗内斯疲倦地耸了耸肩。这事他早就全知道了。
fú nèi sī pí juàn dì sǒng le sǒng jiān。 。 zhè shì tā zǎo jiù quán zhī dào。
Furness shrugs wearily. He has heard it all before.
2
他不知疲倦地努力为新项目寻求资金。
tā bù zhī pí juàn dì nǔ lì wéi xīn xiàng mù xún qiú zī jīn。
He was indefatigable in his efforts to secure funding for new projects.
3
他是个为了正义不知疲倦地工作的人。
tā shì gè wéi le zhèng yì bù zhī pí juàn dì gōng zuò de rén。
He was a tireless worker for justice.
4
孩子们疲倦时易烦躁好哭。
hái zǐ mén pí juàn shí yì fán zào hǎo kū。
Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
5
她正感到有些疲倦，因此很高兴可以靠在他身上。
tā zhèng gǎn dào yǒu xiē pí juàn， ， yīn cǐ hěn gāo xīng kě yǐ kào zài tā shēn。
She was feeling tired and was glad to lean against him.
6
“ 你在想, ” 他说, “ 我的脸又老又疲倦.
“ “ nǐ zài,” xiǎng , ”,“ tā shuō , “ wǒ de liǎn yòu lǎo.
'You are thinking,'he said,'that my face is old and tired.
When I'm tired, I like to relax into a deep armchair.
8
他觉得疲倦 、 渴睡 、 有点儿发烧.
tā jué dé pí juàn、 、 kě、 shuì 、 yǒu diǎn ér.
He was tired, sleepy, and feverish.
9
他首先是一位优秀的、不知疲倦的作家.
tā shǒu xiān shì yī wèi yōu xiù de、 、 bù zhī pí juàn de zuò.
He was above all a good and tireless writer.
10
他非常疲倦,躺靠在椅子上.
tā fēi cháng pí juàn, , tǎng kào zài yǐ zǐ.
He was very tired and sank into a chair.
Cultural Notes for 疲倦
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, acknowledging one's fatigue is important, particularly in a work context where overworking is common. This word often appears in traditional sayings that promote the value of rest and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions about 疲倦
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).
Yes, 疲倦 is often used in more formal contexts, while 累 is more casual.
Absolutely, 疲倦 can refer to both physical and mental exhaustion.
