Definition
吃力 describes a task that is strenuous and requires great effort, or a person who is exhausted from such effort. It is stronger than 累 (tired) and less extreme than 疲惫 (exhausted, weary). Unlike the verb 费劲 (to be strenuous), 吃力 is an adjective.
adjective
(of a task) strenuouslaboriousrequiring great effort(of a person) exhausteddrainedstruggling
Examples
- 吃力。Xué Zhōngwén duì tā yìdiǎnr bù chī lì.Learning Chinese is not at all difficult for him.
- 吃力，。Zhè jiàn gōngzuò tài chī lì le, wǒ kuài shòu bù liǎo le.This job is too strenuous; I can't handle it anymore.
- ，吃力。Zǒu le zhème cháng de lù, wǒ gǎndào hěn chī lì.After walking such a long road, I feel exhausted.
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