努力

nǔlì

to work hard; hardworking

Dictionary entry

to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious

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See it in sentences

他学习很努力。

Tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì.

English

He studies very hard.

只要努力就能学好。

Zhǐyào nǔlì jiù néng xué hǎo.

English

As long as you work hard, you can learn well.

Goes with

  • 努力学习study hard
  • 很努力very hardworking
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