How to say "I'm tired" in Chinese

我累了

wǒ lèi le

I'm tired

Grammar and structure

'我' means I, '累' means tired, and '了' marks a change of state, so it means 'I've become tired'.

When to use it

Say this when you feel tired, often to suggest stopping or resting. It's casual and appropriate with friends or family. In formal settings, you might say '我有点累' (I'm a bit tired) to be softer.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I'm tired” in Chinese?

“I'm tired” in Chinese is 我累了 (wǒ lèi le).

How do you pronounce 我累了?

我累了 is pronounced wǒ lèi le.

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