劳累

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Meaning and Usage

The word 劳累 (láolèi) describes a state of physical or mental tiredness caused by hard work or prolonged effort. It often implies a deep fatigue that affects one's energy and well-being.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to describe the feeling after a long day of work or strenuous activity. For example, "工作劳累" (work fatigue) is a common phrase.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 劳累过度: excessive fatigue, used when someone is overly tired
  • 感到劳累: to feel tired, a common way to express experiencing fatigue
  • 劳累: tired after a whole day, often used in daily conversation

Nuances

劳累 emphasizes the physical or mental exhaustion resulting from labor or effort. It is more formal and descriptive than simply saying "" (tired). Avoid confusing it with related words like 疲惫, which can imply a more extreme or emotional exhaustion.

Register and Tone

This word is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, including formal contexts such as news reports or health advice.

Example Sentences

He worked all day and felt very tired.

Prolonged fatigue can affect physical health.

Although he was tired, he still persisted in completing the task.