[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #Life # 疲 pí tired, exhausted ## Components [[疒 (nè)]] [[皮 pí]] [[皮 (pí)]] ## Meaning Nowadays, the character "疲" (pí) means "tired" or "exhausted," describing physical or mental fatigue. It is often used in contexts related to being worn out, such as "疲劳" (píláo), meaning "fatigue" or "weariness." It conveys a sense of being drained of energy due to overwork, stress, or exertion. ## History The character "疲" (pí) is a phono-semantic compound. The element "疒" provides the meaning, and in ancient script, it resembles an upright sickbed, symbolizing exhaustion and weakness, similar to the state of being ill. The phonetic part "皮" (pí) refers to the outer layer, suggesting that excessive fatigue shows visibly on a person's appearance. Its original meaning is "tired" or "exhausted." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ![[疲 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[疲 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[疲 reg.svg]]