gan1 pei4 lik6 zeon6筋疲力盡筋疲力尽
Jyutpinggan1 pei4 lik6 zeon6
Yalegān pèih lihk jeuhn
Definition
Exhausted; physically drained of all energy and strength.
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How it's used
Although this is a four character idiom, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to describe extreme physical or mental depletion. It carries a slightly more dramatic or formal weight than simply saying 好攰, making it perfect for emphasizing that you have absolutely no energy left to continue.
Examples
I have been working all day, I am truly exhausted now.
Are you exhausted after running the marathon?
Related words
Common phrases
to feel exhausted
to be made exhausted by something
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb, but it functions strictly as an adjective. You must use the copula 係 or a state verb like 覺得 before it to describe your condition.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
