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kiệt sức

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The Vietnamese word "kiệt sức" is an adjective that means "worn out" or "exhausted." You can use this word to describe someone who is very tired, either physically or mentally, usually after a lot of hard work or effort.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Kiệt sức" is often used in situations where a person has put in a lot of energy into an activity, such as working long hours, exercising intensely, or dealing with stressful situations.
Examples:
  1. Sau khi chạy marathon, tôi cảm thấy kiệt sức.
    (After running the marathon, I feel exhausted.)

  2. Công việc suốt tuần khiến tôi kiệt sức.
    (Working all week has left me worn out.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "kiệt sức" can also refer to emotional or mental exhaustion. For example, you might say: - Sau khi giải quyết quá nhiều vấn đề, tôi cảm thấy kiệt sức về tinh thần.
(After dealing with so many issues, I feel mentally exhausted.)

Word Variants:
  • "Kiệt sức" can also be used in different forms, such as:
    • "Kiệt sức" (exhaustion) - the noun form, to describe the state of being exhausted.
    • "Kiệt sức hóa" (to become exhausted) - a verb phrase that means to reach a state of exhaustion.
Different Meanings:

While "kiệt sức" primarily means "exhausted," in some contexts, it can also imply being depleted or lacking resources, such as energy or motivation.

adj
  1. to be worn out

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