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피로

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Understanding '피로' (Fatigue)

'피로' refers to the physical or mental state of tiredness or exhaustion. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe feeling worn out after work, exercise, or stress.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '피로' when talking about needing rest, recovery, or when describing how hard work or activity has affected someone's energy levels.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 피로가 쌓이다: fatigue accumulates, used when tiredness builds up over time.
  • 피로를 풀다: to relieve fatigue, often by resting or relaxing.
  • 피로 회복: recovery from fatigue, common in health or wellness contexts.

Usage Notes

'피로' is a noun and often appears with verbs like '쌓이다' (to accumulate) or '풀다' (to relieve). It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Avoid confusing '피로' with '피곤' which also means tired but is more about feeling sleepy or drowsy rather than deep exhaustion.

Example Sentences

오랜 시간 일해서 몸이 많이 피로해요.

Oraen sigan ilhaeseo momi mani pirohaeyo.

I am very fatigued because I worked for a long time.

피로를 풀기 위해 충분한 휴식이 필요해요.

Piroreul pulgi wihae chungbunhan hyusigi piryohaeyo.

Adequate rest is necessary to relieve fatigue.

운동 후에 피로가 쌓여서 몸이 무거워요.

Undong hue piroga ssahyeoseo momi mugeowoyo.

After exercising, fatigue accumulates and my body feels heavy.