Meaning and Usage
The word 费劲 (fèijìn) describes something that requires a lot of effort, energy, or strength. It often implies that the task is difficult or exhausting.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe physical exertion (like moving heavy objects) or mental effort (such as studying or working hard).
Collocations and Patterns
- 费劲地 + verb: emphasizes the difficulty of the action, e.g., 费劲地搬 (struggle to carry).
- 很费劲: used to describe something very demanding.
Nuance
Using 费劲 highlights the speaker’s sense of difficulty or effort invested. It often carries a slightly negative tone, implying inconvenience or hardship.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 费劲 with 费力 (fèilì), which also means 'to exert effort' but is more neutral. 费劲 often stresses the difficulty more strongly.