勤勉 (qín miǎn) — diligent; assiduous
Definition
勤勉 (qínmiǎn) is a formal written word for steady, disciplined hard work over time. It pairs with 努力 to emphasize sustained diligence rather than a single effort.
adjective
diligentassiduous
Examples
- 勤勉，。Tā shì yí wèi fēi cháng qín miǎn de xué zhě, měi tiān gōng zuò dào shēn yè.He is a very diligent scholar who works late into the night every day.
- 勤勉。Zhǐ yǒu qín miǎn nǔ lì cái néng shí xiàn nǐ de mèng xiǎng.Only with diligent effort can you realize your dreams.
- 勤勉，。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù yǎng chéng le qín miǎn de xí guàn, zuò shì cóng bù tuō yán.She developed diligent habits from a young age and never procrastinates.
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