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    Describing being exhausted with 疲惫 (píbèi)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 很 + 疲惫

    Explanation

    疲惫 (píbèi) means "exhausted," "fatigued," or "worn out" and describes a state of extreme tiredness. It is stronger than 累 (tired) and implies both physical and mental depletion. It is commonly modified by 很 (very) or 非常 (extremely).

    Examples

    • 加班到凌晨三点，他感到非常疲惫。

      jiābān dào língchén sān diǎn, tā gǎndào fēicháng píbèi.

      Having worked overtime until three in the morning, he felt extremely exhausted.

    • 长途旅行之后，大家都疲惫不堪。

      chángtú lǚxíng zhīhòu, dàjiā dōu píbèi bùkān.

      After the long journey, everyone was utterly exhausted.

    • 她脸上满是疲惫的表情，看起来好几天没睡好。

      tā liǎn shàng mǎn shì píbèi de biǎoqíng, kàn qǐlái hǎo jǐ tiān méi shuì hǎo.

      Her face was full of exhaustion — it looked like she hadn't slept well for days.

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