B2 adjective Formal 1 min read

倦怠

juandài /tɕɥɛn⁵¹ taɪ⁵¹/
Practice it

倦怠 is a state of mental fatigue and loss of motivation caused by prolonged stress or monotony.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to a state of mental exhaustion and lack of interest.
  • Commonly associated with burnout in workplace or academic settings.
  • Describes a feeling of weariness beyond mere physical tiredness.

Overview

  1. 1概述：倦怠（juàndài）是一个深度描述心理状态的词汇，强调的是一种由内而外的疲惫感。它不仅包含身体的劳累，更多是指对事物失去兴趣、动力不足或产生厌倦情绪。2) 用法模式：该词常用于描述工作、学习或生活状态，通常与“产生”、“感到”等动词搭配，或者直接作为形容词修饰人的状态。例如“感到倦怠”或“倦怠的情绪”。3) 常见语境：在现代职场中，“职业倦怠”（burnout）是一个高频词，指员工因长期工作压力而产生的心理枯竭。此外，在长期的学术研究或人际关系中，当一个人对现状失去新鲜感和挑战欲时，也会使用“倦怠”来描述。4) 近义词辨析：与“疲劳”相比，“疲劳”更多指体力上的消耗，休息后易恢复；而“倦怠”更侧重心理层面的厌倦，往往需要心理调节或环境改变才能缓解。

Examples

1

他对这份工作感到十分倦怠。

everyday

He feels very weary of this job.

2

长期的科研压力导致他产生了严重的职业倦怠。

formal

Long-term research pressure led to severe professional burnout.

3

我最近状态不好，总是有一种莫名的倦怠感。

informal

I've been in a bad state lately, feeling an inexplicable sense of weariness.

4

教育者应警惕学生在学习过程中出现的倦怠情绪。

academic

Educators should be alert to the burnout symptoms in students' learning processes.

Common Collocations

感到倦怠 feel weary
职业倦怠 professional burnout
克服倦怠 overcome weariness

Common Phrases

产生倦怠感

develop a sense of weariness

克服职业倦怠

overcome professional burnout

Often Confused With

倦怠 vs 疲劳

Refers primarily to physical tiredness. It is often relieved by sleep or rest.

倦怠 vs 厌倦

Means 'bored with' or 'fed up with'. It focuses more on the lack of interest in a specific object or activity.

Grammar Patterns

感到 + 倦怠 产生 + 倦怠感 处于 + 倦怠状态

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is formal and carries a psychological nuance. It is preferred in professional or analytical settings rather than casual conversation. It should be used to describe chronic states rather than momentary tiredness.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it interchangeably with 'tired' (累). Remember that '倦怠' implies a deeper, more persistent, and often psychological state. Avoid using it for short-term physical exhaustion.

Tips

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Use with psychological verbs

Pair '倦怠' with verbs like '感到' (feel) or '产生' (develop) to accurately describe your internal state.

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Do not confuse with physical fatigue

Avoid using '倦怠' if you simply mean 'tired after exercise'. Use '疲劳' or '累' instead.

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The rise of burnout culture

In modern Chinese society, '职业倦怠' is frequently discussed in media regarding high-pressure work environments.

Word Origin

The character '倦' comes from '人' (person) and '卷' (to roll/tired). '怠' comes from '心' (heart) and '台', suggesting a heart that has stopped its effort.

Cultural Context

In China, '职业倦怠' has become a significant topic in HR and psychology, reflecting the societal pressure of high-paced work environments in major cities.

Memory Tip

Think of '倦' (tired) + '怠' (lazy/sluggish). Together, they form the feeling of being too mentally drained to keep going.

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions

疲劳通常指体力上的消耗，通过休息可以快速恢复。倦怠则侧重心理层面的厌倦和动力缺失，往往需要调整心态或改变环境。

职业倦怠是指员工在长期工作压力下，产生的身心俱疲、工作效率下降及对工作产生负面态度的状态。这是职场中常见的心理健康问题。

可以通过适当的休息、改变工作节奏、寻求心理支持或培养新的兴趣爱好来缓解。重要的是要识别倦怠的信号并及时调整。

Test Yourself

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长期重复枯燥的工作让他感到非常___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 倦怠

此处强调心理上的厌倦和动力缺失，用倦怠最准确。

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