pei4疲
Jyutpingpei4
Yalepèih
Definition
Tired, exhausted, or lacking physical strength.
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How it's used
While 疲 is a formal morpheme used in compound words like 疲勞, it is never used alone in spoken Cantonese to mean tired. The common, everyday word for tired is 攰. You will almost exclusively encounter 疲 in written contexts or formal idioms.
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Common mistake
Do not use 疲 as an adjective in daily speech. Using it to describe yourself will sound like you are reading from a formal document or a textbook rather than speaking to a friend.
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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.
