劳碌 (láo lù) — to work hard; to toil
Definition
劳碌 emphasizes prolonged, grinding hard work — to toil steadily over time rather than a single burst of effort. Conveys weariness from sustained labor, more vivid than the plain 努力.
verb
to work hardto toil
Examples
- 劳碌。Tā yì shēng dōu zài láo lù.He toiled his whole life.
- ，劳碌，。Wèi le jiā tíng, tā zhěng rì láo lù, cóng bú bào yuàn.For the family, she toiled all day without complaining.
- 劳碌，。Tā men láo lù le duō nián, zhōng yú qǔ dé le chéng gōng.They toiled for many years and finally achieved success.
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