累 lèi
tired / exhausted
累 (lèi) means "tired / exhausted" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 累
死
sǐ
to die (used for exaggeration)
坏
huài
bad / broken (used for exhaustion)
心
xīn
heart / mind
辛苦
xīnkǔ
hard / laborious / to work hard
休息
xiūxi
to rest
主意
zhǔyi
idea
压力
yālì
pressure / stress
Frequently asked questions
What does 累 (lèi) mean in Chinese?
累 (lèi) means "tired / exhausted" in Chinese. 累 (lèi) means "tired / exhausted" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 累 in a sentence?
Use 累 (lèi) the way you would use "tired / exhausted" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 累?
Common words that pair with 累 include 死, 坏, 心, 辛苦. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 累 (lèi) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 累 means "tired / exhausted"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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