🇨🇳 How to say

“tired” in Chinese

累lèi
Illustration of "tired" in a Chinese cultural setting
A student slumps at her desk after studying late into the night, head resting on a pile of textbooks, eyes heavy with exhaustion.

Usage note

Use 累 to describe feeling physically or mentally tired after activity or work; it's a common and straightforward word for everyday exhaustion.

Examples

  • 我今天很累。

    I am very tired today.

  • 工作一天后他累了。

    He is tired after working all day.

  • 跑步让我觉得累。

    Running makes me feel tired.

Quick check

What does "累" mean?

  • A. tired
  • B. thirsty
  • C. (none)
  • D. (none)

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