精疲力竭

• 병음: jīng pí lì jié
• 한자 분석: 精 = essence/spirit; 疲 = 疒 (illness) + 皮 (skin), tired; 力 = strength; 竭 = exhaust/deplete

뜻

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Describes a state of total exhaustion where one's energy and strength are completely depleted. Stronger than simply 'tired' — implies being drained to the point of having nothing left. Often used after intense work, exercise, or prolonged stress.

예문

1. 连续加班一周后，她已经精疲力竭了。
2. 马拉松终点处，很多选手精疲力竭地倒在地上。
3. 照顾三个孩子让她每天都精疲力竭。

사용 가이드

맥락: work, sports, daily life

어조: descriptive

올바른 표현

• 忙了一天，我已经精疲力竭了。(After a busy day, I'm completely exhausted.)
• 这场谈判让双方都精疲力竭。(This negotiation left both sides utterly exhausted.)

피해야 할 표현

• 看了一集电视剧就精疲力竭了。(Too dramatic for minor activities — use 有点累 instead)

기원과 역사

A classical compound: 精疲 (mentally exhausted) + 力竭 (physical strength depleted). Both parts reinforce the idea of complete exhaustion.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal