English–Chinese
“can't take it” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchī bù xiāo
Example
这段时间太累，我有点吃不消。zhè duàn shí jiān tài lèi wǒ yóu diǎn chī bù xiāo
I've been so tired lately that I can barely take it.
How to say “can't take it” in Chinese
“Can't take it” in Chinese is 吃不消 (chī bù xiāo).
A burden or demand reaches the point where a person can no longer keep carrying it.
Example sentences with 吃不消
夏天这么热，我真吃不消。xià tiān zhè me rè wǒ zhēn chī bù xiāo
Summer is so hot that I really can't take it.
Tips for using 吃不消
- Chinese uses this everyday verb for physical strain as well as heavy workloads, long hours, heat, or repeated demands, so it applies far beyond emotional distress.