勤奋
qínfèn
diligent, hardworking
Part of speech · adjective
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Examples
- 勤奋是成功的关键。Diligence is the key to success.
- 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
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