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努力 (nǔ lì): to work hard; hardworking

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3verb, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to work hard; hardworking
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, adjective
HSK level
HSK 3

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to make an effort
  • to try hard
  • to strive
  • hard-working
  • conscientious
  • to make an effort
  • to try hard
  • to strive
  • hard-working
  • diligent
  • conscientious

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HSK 5

power

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Example sentences

。

He studies very hard.

。

We should study hard.

,。

She worked hard and finally succeeded.

,。

As long as you work hard, you will make progress.

。

He is a very hard-working person.

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