努
力

To make an effort in Chinese: 努力 (nǔ lì)

nǔ lì

to make an effort

HSK 32 example sentences

Definitions

  1. 1to make an effort; to try hard; to strive
  2. 2hard-working; conscientious

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努
力

Zhuyin

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ㄋㄨˇ

nǔ

ㄋ/ nㄨ/ uˇ/ third tone

ㄌㄧˋ

lì

ㄌ/ lㄧ/ iˋ/ fourth tone

Example sentences

See 努力 used in real sentences with pinyin and English translations.

  • 继续努力。

    jì xù nǔ lì。

    Keep trying.

  • 我在努力。

    wǒ zài nǔ lì。

    I'm working on doing that.

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Related words

力

lì

power

力气

lì qi

strength

能力

néng lì

capability

压力

yā lì

pressure

尽力

jìn lì

to strive one's hardest

精力

jīng lì

energy

力量

lì liang

power

魅力

mèi lì

charm

权力

quán lì

power

动力

dòng lì

motive power

实力

shí lì

strength

听力

tīng lì

hearing

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