lou4 leoi6勞累劳累
Jyutpinglou4 leoi6
Yalelòuh leuih
Definition
Tired, worn out, or fatigued from physical work or labor.
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How it's used
While 勞累 carries the same meaning as 攰, it is significantly more formal and often appears in written reports, news, or serious discussions about health and workload. In casual daily conversation, native speakers almost exclusively prefer using 攰 to describe feeling tired or worn out. Using 勞累 in a relaxed setting can sound slightly stiff or overly dramatic.
Examples
He has been working so hard lately that he is worn out.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often treat 勞累 as a direct synonym for 攰 and use it in every context. Remember that 勞累 implies a state of being worn down by prolonged effort or stress, whereas 攰 is a general, all-purpose term for physical or mental fatigue.
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