犬马之劳 (quǎn mǎ zhī láo) — (humble) one's humble service; one's loyal efforts
Definition
A humble, literary set phrase meaning 'one's loyal service' — used to self-deprecatingly offer or describe devoted effort to a superior or employer. Almost always appears in formal speech or writing.
noun
(humble) one's humble serviceone's loyal efforts
Examples
- 犬马之劳。Wǒ yuàn yì wèi nín xiào quǎn mǎ zhī láo.I am willing to offer you my humble service.
- ，犬马之劳。Zhǐ yào gōng sī xū yào, wǒ suí shí yuàn jìn quǎn mǎ zhī láo.As long as the company needs, I am always ready to do my humble service.
- 犬马之劳。Tā gǎn xiè bù xià duō nián lái de quǎn mǎ zhī láo.He thanked his subordinates for their years of faithful service.
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