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No. 6,330 in Chinese

憔悴

Haggard; worn-out; emaciated.

In a sentence

  • 他因为每天努力工作而变得很憔悴。

    He became very haggard due to working hard every day.

    憔悴 is used here to describe a physical state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion due to overworking.

  • 经过长时间疾病的折磨,她的面容变得憔悴不堪。

    After suffering from a prolonged illness, her face became very haggard.

    憔悴 in this context signifies a visible decline in physical appearance, primarily caused by illness.

  • 面对家庭的经济压力,他显得十分憔悴。

    Facing the family's financial pressure, he appeared very haggard.

    憔悴 refers to the emotional strain reflecting on one's physical appearance due to stress.

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