baai6憊惫
Jyutpingbaai6
Yalebaaih
Definition
Exhausted, tired, or fatigued.
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How it's used
While 憊 is technically a valid character for exhausted, it is rarely used in spoken Cantonese. Most native speakers prefer using 攰 to express this feeling. Using 憊 in casual conversation can sound overly formal or even slightly literary, which may confuse listeners who expect the common colloquial term.
Examples
After finishing this report, I am really exhausted.
Are you very exhausted? Why not take a break?
Related words
Common phrases
utterly exhausted
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 憊 with 攰 because they share similar meanings, but 攰 is the standard choice for daily speech. Avoid using 憊 unless you are writing in a formal or literary style.
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Grammar guides
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