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努力 nǔlì — hard-working, diligent; to make an effort

nǔlì (third tone, dipping)nu3li4

hard-working, diligent; to make an effort

HSK 3· HSK 1–4 (classic)adjectiveverb
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Meanings

  1. hard-working, diligent; to make an effort

    Putting real effort in. As a modifier it goes before the verb with 地 or on its own: 努力学习. 认真 is about care and attention; 努力 is about effort.

    adjective

Character breakdown

  • 力
    lì (fourth tone, falling)

    strength, power; force; effort

    2 strokesRadical 力

Example sentences

  • 他学习很努力。他學習很努力。Tā (first tone, high and level) xuéxí (second tone, rising) hěn (third tone, dipping) nǔlì. (third tone, dipping)···

    He works hard at his studies.

  • 只要努力，成绩一定会提高。只要努力，成績一定會提高。Zhǐyào (third tone, dipping) nǔlì, (third tone, dipping) chéngjì (second tone, rising) yídìng (second tone, rising) huì (fourth tone, falling) tígāo. (second tone, rising)···

    As long as you make the effort, your results will improve.

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