勤劳 (qín láo) — hardworking, industrious, diligent
Definition
General word for 'hardworking / industrious', usually about a person's character or daily work ethic. 勤奋 emphasizes sustained, focused effort (especially in study); 勤快 leans toward being willing to help with housework and chores.
adjective
hardworkingindustriousdiligent
Examples
- 勤劳。Tā shì yí wèi fēi cháng qín láo de gōng rén.He is a very hardworking worker.
- 勤劳。qín láo Shì chéng gōng de zhòng yào tiáo jiàn.Hard work is an important condition for success.
- 勤劳。Tā qín láo de xìng gé yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.Her hardworking character earned everyone's respect.
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