Chinese
láolèi
Meaning: tired; exhausted; fatigued
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

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Handwriting

勞累
勞
累
劳累
劳
累

Example sentences

After a full day's exhaustion, he fell asleep quickly.
由於長期勞累,他的心臟出現了衰竭的跡象。
由于长期劳累,他的心脏出现了衰竭的迹象。
Due to long-term exhaustion, his heart showed signs of failure.
勞累了一天,他一躺下就酣睡了。
劳累了一天,他一躺下就酣睡了。
After a tiring day, he fell into a deep sleep as soon as he lay down.
他因為過度勞累而在辦公室暈倒了。
他因为过度劳累而在办公室晕倒了。
He fainted in the office due to overwork.
他因過度勞累而突然倒下了。
他因过度劳累而突然倒下了。
He suddenly collapsed due to extreme exhaustion.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to being worn out due to excessive physical or mental labor.

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