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勤奋

qínfèn

diligent, hardworking

Part of speech · adjective

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Examples

  1. 勤奋是成功的关键。
    Diligence is the key to success.
  2. 他学习非常勤奋,从不偷懒。
    He studies very diligently and never slacks off.

Collocations

勤奋学习勤奋努力刻苦勤奋勤奋好学

Mnemonic

勤 qín "diligent" + 奋 fèn "to exert": diligent and striving, i.e. hardworking. Often of study or effort (勤奋学习). Opposite of 懒惰 (lazy). Subtle vs 勤劳: 勤奋 leans to study/mental effort.

Related

勤劳努力刻苦懒惰

Quick check

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