Meaning
Expresses a state of exhaustion.
Cultural Background
Hard work is a virtue, but '太累了' is a socially acceptable way to signal a need for balance. Similar to the mainland, but often used with softer particles like '喔' or '啊'. Often mixed with Cantonese, where '好攰' (hou gui) is used instead of '太累了'. Used in Mandarin-speaking communities, often influenced by English sentence structures.
Use '真的'
Add '真的' (really) before '太累了' to sound more natural when you are extremely exhausted.
Don't over-complain
While '太累了' is common, avoid saying it too often in professional settings to maintain a positive image.
Meaning
Expresses a state of exhaustion.
Use '真的'
Add '真的' (really) before '太累了' to sound more natural when you are extremely exhausted.
Don't over-complain
While '太累了' is common, avoid saying it too often in professional settings to maintain a positive image.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
我____累了。
The structure '太...了' is the standard way to express 'too'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural one.
Subject + 太 + Adjective + 了.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 我们去跑步吧？ B: ____，我太累了。
You need a negative response to decline.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You just finished a 10-hour shift.
Exhaustion follows long work.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises我____累了。
The structure '太...了' is the standard way to express 'too'.
Choose the most natural one.
Subject + 太 + Adjective + 了.
A: 我们去跑步吧？ B: ____，我太累了。
You need a negative response to decline.
You just finished a 10-hour shift.
Exhaustion follows long work.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, e.g., '这工作太累了' (This job is too tiring).
It can be, unless you are explaining why you need a break.
'太累了' implies 'too' or 'excessive', while '很累' is just 'very'.
Related Phrases
累死了
similarTired to death
很累
similarVery tired
辛苦了
builds onYou've worked hard
休息一下
builds onTake a rest
