🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "I'm tired" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
我累了
"I'm tired" in Chinese · say it like wǒ lèi le

The most natural way to say "I'm tired" in Chinese is 我累了. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

我很累
A more emphatic way to express tiredness
我累死了
An informal way to express extreme tiredness

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you feel physically or mentally exhausted. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You might say it after a long day at work or after exercising.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
今天我工作了很久,我累了。I worked for a long time today, I am tired.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 我累了, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I say '我累' instead?

Yes, but '我累了' sounds more complete and natural.

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