吃力

HSK 7-9

chīlì

labored; tiresome; strenuous adjective

Examples

走得很吃力

zǒu de hěn chīlì

Walking very strenuously.

吃力不讨好

chīlì bù tǎohǎo

Strain without gain.

感到吃力

gǎndào chīlì

Feeling tired.