疲
tired; fatigued; sluggish
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
tired; fatigued; worn out
neutralDescribes physical or mental exhaustion from overwork, exertion, or long-term effort.
He worked overtime late into the night and looked extremely tired.
After running five kilometers straight, I am completely worn out.
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She has been rushed off her feet caring for her sick child for several days.
After a long drive, he felt sleepy and worn out all over.
After a week of nonstop review for exams, he looks unusually tired.
adjective
sluggish; weak; declining
neutralUsed to describe markets, sales, or performance that lacks vitality and fails to stay popular or profitable.
This traditional factory's products stay popular for a long time because they are updated promptly.
The domestic potato market is relatively sluggish at the moment.
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Lack of innovation has put the company's performance in a sluggish state.
Without timely upgrades, old-model phones will quickly become slow-selling and weak.
The ongoing pandemic has left the offline retail industry in a sluggish state.