emaciated and exhausted; weary and distressed
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
emaciated and exhausted; thin and weak from hardship
literaryDescribes a state of physical weakness and exhaustion, often due to illness, famine, or prolonged hardship. Used in formal or literary contexts.
Lián连
nián年
zhàn战
luàn乱
，
bǎi百
xìng姓
léi羸
dùn顿
，
kǔ苦
bù不
kān堪
yán言
。
After years of war, the people were emaciated and exhausted, suffering unbearably.
Tā他
dà大
bìng病
chū初
yù愈
，
shēn身
tǐ体
léi羸
dùn顿
，
xū需
yào要
jìng静
yǎng养
。
He had just recovered from a serious illness and was physically weak and exhausted, needing rest.
adjective
weary and distressed; exhausted in body and mind
literaryEmphasizes both physical fatigue and mental distress. Often used to describe the state of travelers, laborers, or those under prolonged stress.
Cháng长
tú途
bá跋
shè涉
zhī之
hòu后
，
rén人
mǎ马
jù俱
yǐ已
léi羸
dùn顿
。
After the long journey, both men and horses were weary and exhausted.
Lián连
xù续
jiā加
bān班
shù数
rì日
，
tā他
shén神
qíng情
léi羸
dùn顿
，
nán难
yǐ以
jí集
zhōng中
jīng精
shén神
。
After working overtime for several consecutive days, he looked exhausted and had difficulty concentrating.