乏力 (fá lì) — (adjective) weak, feeble, lacking in physical strength; (verb) to be not up to the task, to lack the ability or energy to do something
Definition
乏力 highlights a deficit of strength or energy, often in body or spirit, and is commonly used for 'feeling drained.' Unlike 弱 (a plain 'weak') or 无力 ('powerless, unable to act'), it leans toward a state or feeling rather than an inherent trait.
adjective
weakfeeblelacking in physical strength
verb
to be not up to the taskto lack the ability or energy to do something
Examples
- ，乏力。Tā dà bìng chū yù, quán shēn fá lì.He has just recovered from a serious illness and feels weak all over.
- ，乏力。Zhè ge xiàng mù nán dù tài dà, wǒ dān xīn zì jǐ fá lì.This project is too difficult; I'm afraid I'm not up to it.
- ，乏力。Zuì jìn gōng zuò yā lì dà, zǒng gǎn jué jīng shén fá lì.Work has been stressful lately, and I always feel mentally drained.
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