努力 (nǔ lì) — (verb) to make an effort, to try hard; (adjective) hard-working, diligent
Definition
努力 is the everyday 'try hard / hard-working' — a general effort word used for study, work, or any goal. 奋斗 is more forceful and tied to fighting for a cause, while 勤奋 describes a steady, diligent habit.
verb
to make an effortto try hard
adjective
hard-workingdiligent
Examples
- 努力，。Tā fēi cháng nǔ lì, měi tiān xué xí dào hěn wǎn.He is very hard-working and studies until late every day.
- 努力。Wǒ huì nǔ lì wán chéng zhè ge rèn wu.I will try hard to finish this task.
- 努力。Tā shì yí gè nǔ lì de xué shēng.She is a diligent student.
Grammar
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