pei4 fat6疲乏
Jyutpingpei4 fat6
Yalepèih faht
Definition
Tired, fatigued, or exhausted.
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How it's used
Although this word appears in dictionaries, it is almost exclusively used in formal writing or professional contexts. In daily spoken Cantonese, people overwhelmingly prefer using 攰 to express the same feeling. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like someone reading from a textbook.
Examples
He feels very tired after finishing the report.
Do you feel very tired?
Related words
Common phrases
physically and mentally exhausted
extremely tired
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where 攰 is the natural choice. It is not a word you would use when talking to friends or family about being exhausted after a long day.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
