被掏空 (bèi tāo kōng) — Being hollowed out
Translating to 'being hollowed out,' this term describes a feeling of emotional exhaustion or emptiness, often after stressful situations or relationships. It conveys a sense of loss of energy.
Example Usage
最近工作压力太大，我感觉自己被掏空了。
Recently, the work pressure has been too much; I feel hollowed out.
Cultural Context
Widely used to discuss mental health and emotional well-being.
Category: daily-life