Definition
倦意 is a formal noun meaning a feeling of tiredness or drowsiness, often used in written or literary contexts. It describes a state of mental or physical fatigue that shows in your demeanor or expression, like 'weariness' in English. You'll see it in phrases like 面带倦意 (to look tired) or 倦意袭来 (a wave of tiredness hits you).
n.
wearinesstirednessdrowsiness (often in literary or formal contexts)
Examples
- 倦意。Tā liǎn shàng dài zhe míngxiǎn de juàn yì.His face showed obvious weariness.
- ，倦意。Gōngzuò le yì zhěng tiān, juàn yì jiànjiàn xí lái.After working all day, tiredness gradually set in.
- 倦意，。Tā suīrán miàn dài juàn yì, dàn háishì jiānchí wánchéng le rènwu.Although she looked weary, she still persisted and finished the task.
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