用功
When we say someone is
“用功” (yòng gōng)
, it means they put a lot of effort into their studies or work. It’s like saying they are really diligent or they study hard.For example, if you see a student always reviewing their lessons and doing their homework, you can say they are very “用功”.
You can use it to describe anyone who is dedicated and hardworking in their learning process. So, remember, if you want to praise someone’s effort in studying, just say they are “用功”.
When someone is described as 用功 (yònggōng), it means they are diligent and put a lot of effort into their studies or work. It's often used to commend students who study hard.
You might hear a teacher say, “你很用功！” (Nǐ hěn yònggōng!), meaning “You are very diligent!” or “You study hard!” This word emphasizes the effort and seriousness one applies to a task, particularly learning.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Alright, let's talk about the Chinese word 用功 (yònggōng). This is a useful one, especially if you're talking about studying or working hard. Simply put, 用功 means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. It's all about putting in the effort and working diligently towards a goal, usually in an academic or learning context.
- DEFINITION
- to study hard; to be diligent
You'll hear people use 用功 when they want to describe someone who is really dedicated to their studies. Think of a student who spends extra hours reviewing, completes all their homework, and always tries their best in class. That's a student who is 用功.
他很用功，每天都学习到很晚。
Tā hěn yònggōng, měitiān dōu xuéxí dào hěn wǎn.
He is very diligent, he studies until very late every day.
It's not just about spending a lot of time, though that's part of it. It's also about being focused and putting in effective effort. You can spend all day with your books open, but if you're not actually learning, you're not truly 用功 in the way this word implies.
Consider this scenario: You have a big exam coming up. What should you do? You should 用功! This means you should hit the books, review your notes, and practice. It’s an active word, implying action and effort.
When you praise someone for being 用功, you are essentially commending their dedication and hard work. It's a positive attribute to have, especially in a culture that highly values effort and perseverance in learning.
她学习非常用功，所以成绩一直很好。
Tā xuéxí fēicháng yònggōng, suǒyǐ chéngjì yīzhí hěn hǎo.
She studies very diligently, so her grades have always been good.
You can also use it to describe an expectation or a piece of advice. For example, a teacher might tell their students to be more 用功 if they want to improve their grades.
- Parents telling their children: “你要用功学习！” (Nǐ yào yònggōng xuéxí! - You need to study hard!)
- Friends discussing someone: “他真的很用功，佩服！” (Tā zhēnde hěn yònggōng, pèifú! - He's really diligent, I admire him!)
Remember, it's about the effort and the dedication. It's a quality that helps people succeed in their educational pursuits. So, if you want to describe someone who truly puts in the work for their studies, 用功 is the word you need.
§ Understanding 用功 (yònggōng)
用功 (yònggōng) is a versatile verb in Chinese that means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. It’s often used to describe someone's attitude towards learning or work, indicating a conscientious and hardworking approach. It can apply to students, employees, or anyone who dedicates significant effort to a task.
- DEFINITION
- to study hard; to be diligent
§ Basic Usage
The most straightforward way to use 用功 is as a verb to describe a person's diligence.
他很用功。
Tā hěn yònggōng.
(He is very diligent.)
你应该用功学习。
Nǐ yīnggāi yònggōng xuéxí.
(You should study hard.)
§ Using with specific subjects or tasks
You can also specify what someone is diligent in by combining 用功 with other verbs or phrases. Often, it functions as an adverbial modifier to describe how an action is performed.
- 用功 + Verb:
她用功地准备考试。
Tā yònggōng de zhǔnbèi kǎoshì.
(She diligently prepares for the exam.)
Here, 的 (de) is used to connect 用功 (yònggōng) as an adverbial to the verb 准备 (zhǔnbèi, to prepare).
那个学生很用功，每天都学习到很晚。
Nàgè xuésheng hěn yònggōng, měitiān dōu xuéxí dào hěn wǎn.
(That student is very diligent; he studies until late every day.)
- 用功 + noun (as a modifier for 'study'):
You can also use 用功 to describe the act of studying itself, often with 学 (xué, to learn) or 学习 (xuéxí, to study).
他是一个用功的学生。
Tā shì yīgè yònggōng de xuésheng.
(He is a diligent student.)
In this case, 用功 acts as an adjective describing the student, and 的 (de) is used to connect it to the noun 学生 (xuésheng, student).
§ Common Phrases and Structures
- 很用功 (hěn yònggōng) - very diligent:
This is a common way to express a high degree of diligence.
我的女儿学习很用功。
Wǒ de nǚ'ér xuéxí hěn yònggōng.
(My daughter studies very diligently.)
- 用功学习 (yònggōng xuéxí) - to study diligently:
This phrase specifically focuses on diligent studying.
为了考上好大学，他每天都用功学习。
Wèile kǎo shàng hǎo dàxué, tā měitiān dōu yònggōng xuéxí.
(In order to get into a good university, he studies diligently every day.)
§ Don't Overcomplicate It
用功 is generally straightforward. Just remember it's about putting in effort, especially in learning. You don't need complicated prepositions or grammar structures. Keep it simple and direct.
他们都很用功，所以成绩都很好。
Tāmen dōu hěn yònggōng, suǒyǐ chéngjì dōu hěn hǎo.
(They are all very diligent, so their grades are all good.)
§ Understanding 用功 (yònggōng) Correctly
用功 (yònggōng) means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. It's an A2-level Chinese verb that's really useful for talking about effort in learning or work. However, learners often make a few common mistakes when using it. Let's look at these mistakes and how to fix them so you can use 用功 (yònggōng) like a native speaker.
§ Mistake 1: Using 用功 (yònggōng) as an Adjective for People
Many learners try to say someone 'is 用功 (yònggōng)' as if it's an adjective. For example, they might say '他很用功' (Tā hěn yònggōng) to mean 'He is very diligent'. While this might seem logical, it's not the most natural way to say it in Chinese.
- The Fix
- Instead of using 用功 (yònggōng) directly after 很 (hěn) or other degree adverbs to describe a person, you should use it with 学习 (xuéxí) 'to study' or as a verb in a sentence describing an action. If you want to describe a person as diligent, it's better to use an adjective like 勤奋 (qínfèn).
他学习用功。(Tā xuéxí yònggōng.) - He studies diligently.
他很勤奋。(Tā hěn qínfèn.) - He is very diligent.
§ Mistake 2: Not Specifying What You're Diligent About
Sometimes learners use 用功 (yònggōng) in a general sense without clearly stating what the diligence is applied to. While in some contexts it might be understood, it's always better to be specific.
- The Fix
- Always try to pair 用功 (yònggōng) with the activity or subject you are putting effort into. The most common is 学习 (xuéxí) 'to study'.
他用功学习中文。(Tā yònggōng xuéxí Zhōngwén.) - He diligently studies Chinese.
为了考好大学，她每天都用功。(Wèile kǎo hǎo dàxué, tā měitiān dōu yònggōng.) - To get into a good university, she studies hard every day.
§ Mistake 3: Overusing It for General Effort
While 用功 (yònggōng) means to be diligent, it's very specific to mental effort, particularly in studying or learning. It's not typically used for general physical effort or hard work in a broad sense.
- The Fix
- For general hard work or effort, especially physical, use words like 努力 (nǔlì) or 辛苦 (xīnkǔ). 用功 (yònggōng) is for academic or learning diligence.
他努力工作。(Tā nǔlì gōngzuò.) - He works hard.
农民们辛苦劳动。(Nóngmínmen xīnkǔ láodòng.) - The farmers work arduously.
§ Summary of Key Takeaways
To use 用功 (yònggōng) correctly:
- It's a verb, not an adjective for people directly.
- Always try to specify what the diligence is applied to, usually 学习 (xuéxí).
- Reserve it for academic or learning diligence, not general hard work.
By keeping these points in mind, you'll be able to use 用功 (yònggōng) accurately and sound much more natural in your Chinese conversations.
§ Understanding 用功 (yònggōng)
用功 (yònggōng) means to study hard or to be diligent. It is often used to describe someone who puts a lot of effort into their studies or work. This word specifically focuses on the effort and diligence applied to learning or academic pursuits.
- DEFINITION
- to study hard; to be diligent
§ 用功 (yònggōng) in Context
When you say someone is 用功, you are directly commenting on their work ethic and commitment to their studies. It's a positive attribute, implying they are serious about learning.
他很用功，每天学习到很晚。(Tā hěn yònggōng, měitiān xuéxí dào hěn wǎn.)
Translation hint: He is very diligent/studies very hard, studying until very late every day.
如果你想学好中文，就必须用功。(Rúguǒ nǐ xiǎng xuéhǎo Zhōngwén, jiù bìxū yònggōng.)
Translation hint: If you want to learn Chinese well, you must study hard.
§ 用功 (yònggōng) vs. 努力 (nǔlì)
努力 (nǔlì) means to work hard or to make an effort. It's a broader term than 用功. While 用功 is almost exclusively about studying or academic effort, 努力 can apply to any task, goal, or situation where effort is required.
用功 (yònggōng): Focuses specifically on diligence in studying or learning.
努力 (nǔlì): A general term for making an effort or working hard in any context.
他努力工作，希望升职。(Tā nǔlì gōngzuò, xīwàng shēngzhí.)
Translation hint: He works hard, hoping to get a promotion.
You could say 他用功学习 (Tā yònggōng xuéxí - He studies hard), but you wouldn't typically say 他用功工作 (Tā yònggōng gōngzuò) unless you are implying his work involves a lot of studying or mental effort similar to studying. For general hard work, 努力 is the correct choice.
§ 用功 (yònggōng) vs. 刻苦 (kèkǔ)
刻苦 (kèkǔ) means to be assiduous, painstaking, or to endure hardship. It implies not just hard work, but also a certain degree of suffering or enduring difficulties in the process. While similar to 用功 in the sense of putting in effort, 刻苦 adds a layer of enduring tough conditions.
用功 (yònggōng): Focuses on being diligent in studies.
刻苦 (kèkǔ): Implies enduring hardship or difficult conditions while working hard, often for a long period.
他刻苦训练，终于赢得了比赛。(Tā kèkǔ xùnliàn, zhōngyú yíngdé le bǐsài.)
Translation hint: He trained painstakingly/assiduously, finally winning the competition.
You can be 用功 without necessarily being 刻苦, especially if your studies are not particularly challenging or burdensome. However, if your studies are very difficult and require significant sacrifice, then you could describe your effort as 刻苦学习 (kèkǔ xuéxí).
§ 用功 (yònggōng) vs. 勤奋 (qínfèn)
勤奋 (qínfèn) means diligent or industrious. It is a more general adjective describing a person's overall work ethic, not limited to studying. It often implies a consistent and habitual diligence across various tasks.
用功 (yònggōng): Specifically about studying hard.
勤奋 (qínfèn): A general quality of being diligent and hardworking in various aspects of life.
她是一个非常勤奋的学生，总是提前完成作业。(Tā shì yīgè fēicháng qínfèn de xuéshēng, zǒng shì tíqián wánchéng zuòyè.)
Translation hint: She is a very diligent student, always finishing her homework early.
Someone who is 勤奋 is very likely also 用功 in their studies, but 用功 specifically highlights the studying aspect. You could say 勤奋工作 (qínfèn gōngzuò - diligent in work) or 勤奋学习 (qínfèn xuéxí - diligent in studying), which shows 勤奋 has a wider application.
§ When to use 用功 (yònggōng)
Use 用功 when you want to specifically emphasize hard work and diligence in the context of studying, learning, or academic pursuits. It's a direct compliment to someone's effort in their education.
In summary:
用功 (yònggōng): Best for describing someone who studies hard or is diligent in learning.
努力 (nǔlì): A general term for working hard or making an effort in any situation.
刻苦 (kèkǔ): Implies hard work coupled with enduring hardship or difficult conditions.
勤奋 (qínfèn): A general adjective for being diligent and industrious in various tasks.
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The character 功 (gōng) is also used in words like 功夫 (gōngfu, Kung Fu), referring to skill acquired through hard work, and 成功 (chénggōng, success), indicating the successful achievement of a goal.
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他学习很用功。
He studies very diligently.
她一直很用功，所以成绩很好。
She has always been very diligent, so her grades are good.
如果你用功，你的汉语会进步很快。
If you study hard, your Chinese will improve quickly.
学生们在图书馆里用功地学习。
The students are diligently studying in the library.
他是一个非常用功的学生。
He is a very diligent student.
用功学习是成功的关键。
Studying diligently is the key to success.
她每天都用功练习钢琴。
She diligently practices piano every day.
老师说，我们要用功准备考试。
The teacher said we need to study hard to prepare for the exam.
她学习非常用功，每次考试都得高分。
She studies very diligently, getting high scores on every exam.
要想学好中文，必须用功。
If you want to learn Chinese well, you must study hard.
他很用功地准备面试，希望能得到这份工作。
He prepared diligently for the interview, hoping to get this job.
虽然工作很忙，但他依然用功学习新知识。
Although work is busy, he still diligently learns new knowledge.
这个学生非常用功，总是第一个到教室。
This student is very diligent, always the first to arrive in the classroom.
如果你用功练习，你的发音会越来越好。
If you practice diligently, your pronunciation will get better and better.
他用功读书，终于考上了理想的大学。
He studied hard and finally got into his ideal university.
老师说，只要用功，就没有学不会的。
The teacher said, as long as you study hard, there's nothing you can't learn.
她一直很用功，所以考试成绩总是名列前茅。
She has always studied diligently, so her exam results are always among the best.
如果你想学好汉语，就必须用功。
If you want to learn Chinese well, you must study hard.
他是一个非常用功的学生，每天都学习到很晚。
He is a very diligent student, studying late every day.
虽然工作很忙，但他还是很用功地学习新的技能。
Although he is busy with work, he still diligently learns new skills.
用功地练习是提高你的中文水平的关键。
Practicing diligently is the key to improving your Chinese level.
老师建议我们期末考试前要更用功一些。
The teacher advised us to study harder before the final exam.
只有用功的人才能真正实现自己的梦想。
Only diligent people can truly achieve their dreams.
他用功地阅读了很多历史书籍。
He diligently read many history books.
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他学习很用功。
He studies very diligently.
她是一个用功的学生。
She is a diligent student.
你要用功才能学好中文。
You need to study hard to learn Chinese well.
他用功读书，所以成绩很好。
He studies diligently, so his grades are very good.
如果你不用功，考试就会不及格。
If you don't study hard, you will fail the exam.
他用功准备考试。
He diligently prepared for the exam.
老师说我们要用功。
The teacher said we need to be diligent.
用功学习是成功的关键。
Studying diligently is the key to success.
他比我用功多了。
He is much more diligent than me.
虽然很难，但他还是很用功。
Although it's difficult, he is still very diligent.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Broader term for putting effort into anything.
Adjective for being generally diligent.
Emphasizes being serious and conscientious.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"学海无涯苦作舟"
Knowledge is boundless; diligence is the boat.
学海无涯苦作舟，你得多用功啊！ (Knowledge is boundless; diligence is the boat, you need to study hard!)
neutral"勤能补拙"
Diligence can compensate for lack of talent.
他虽然不聪明，但是勤能补拙，所以成绩很好。 (Although he is not smart, diligence can compensate for lack of talent, so his grades are very good.)
neutral"笨鸟先飞"
A slow bird starts early (to catch up).
我比较笨，所以要笨鸟先飞，早点开始学习。 (I'm quite slow, so I need to start early and study earlier.)
neutral"悬梁刺股"
To study diligently with great perseverance (literally, 'tie one's hair to a beam and stab one's thigh with an awl').
为了考上好大学，他悬梁刺股，每天学习到深夜。 (To get into a good university, he studied diligently with great perseverance, studying late into the night every day.)
formal"凿壁偷光"
To study diligently under difficult conditions (literally, 'bore a hole in the wall to steal light').
他家很穷，但是他凿壁偷光，坚持学习。 (His family was very poor, but he studied diligently under difficult conditions and persisted in his studies.)
formal"废寝忘食"
To neglect sleep and food (due to being engrossed in something, often studying).
他为了完成项目，废寝忘食地工作。 (He worked tirelessly, neglecting sleep and food, to complete the project.)
neutral"孜孜不倦"
Diligent and tireless.
老师孜孜不倦地教导学生。 (The teacher tirelessly taught the students.)
formal"一丝不苟"
Meticulous; not negligent in the slightest.
他做事一丝不苟，所以从来不出错。 (He is meticulous in his work, so he never makes mistakes.)
neutral"精益求精"
To strive for perfection; to constantly improve.
我们要精益求精，把产品做得更好。 (We need to strive for perfection and make our products even better.)
neutral"持之以恒"
Persevere; be persistent.
学习汉语需要持之以恒，才能取得进步。 (Learning Chinese requires persistence to make progress.)
neutralLeicht verwechselbar
Both 用功 and 努力 imply putting effort into something. However, 努力 is a broader term.
用功 specifically refers to studying diligently. 努力 can refer to putting effort into any task or goal.
他很努力工作。(Tā hěn nǔlì gōngzuò.) - He works very hard. (Here, 努力 is used for work, not specifically studying.)
勤奋 also means diligent or hardworking, similar to 用功.
勤奋 is an adjective describing a person's general characteristic of being hardworking, often across various aspects of life. 用功 specifically describes the action of studying hard.
她是一个勤奋的学生。(Tā shì yīgè qínfèn de xuéshēng.) - She is a diligent student. (Here, 勤奋 describes her character.)
认真 means serious or conscientious, which can be part of studying hard.
认真 emphasizes being careful and taking something seriously. 用功 focuses on the act of putting in a lot of effort to study.
他做事很认真。(Tā zuòshì hěn rènzhēn.) - He is very conscientious in his work. (Here, 认真 describes his attitude towards work.)
刻苦 also means hardworking and enduring hardship, which can be associated with studying hard.
刻苦 implies enduring hardship or making strenuous efforts, often in difficult conditions, to achieve a goal. 用功 is simply studying hard.
他刻苦训练，终于成功了。(Tā kèkǔ xùnliàn, zhōngyú chénggōng le.) - He trained assiduously and finally succeeded. (Here, 刻苦 implies enduring hardship during training.)
学习 means to learn or to study, which is the core activity of 用功.
学习 is the general act of learning or studying. 用功 specifies that the studying is done with great effort and diligence.
我喜欢学习中文。(Wǒ xǐhuān xuéxí Zhōngwén.) - I like learning Chinese. (This is a general statement about learning.)
So verwendest du es
Use 用功 (yònggōng) to describe someone who studies diligently or works hard at their studies. It's often used to commend a student's effort. You can use it as a verb directly, or as an adjective modifying a noun like 学生 (xuésheng - student).
Examples:
她学习很用功。 (Tā xuéxí hěn yònggōng.) - She studies very diligently.
这个学生非常用功。 (Zhège xuésheng fēicháng yònggōng.) - This student is extremely diligent.
你要用功学习才能考好。 (Nǐ yào yònggōng xuéxí cáinéng kǎo hǎo.) - You need to study hard to pass the exam well.
A common mistake is to confuse 用功 (yònggōng) with other verbs related to working hard in a general sense, like 努力 (nǔlì - to exert oneself, to make an effort). While 努力 can be used for any kind of effort, 用功 specifically refers to diligence in study or academic work.
Incorrect usage:
他用功工作。 (Tā yònggōng gōngzuò.) - He diligently works. (While understandable, 努力工作 would be more natural here.)
Correct usage:
他努力工作。 (Tā nǔlì gōngzuò.) - He works hard.
他用功学习。 (Tā yònggōng xuéxí.) - He studies diligently.
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Basic Meaning of 用功
用功 (yòng gōng) means to study hard or be diligent. It’s often used to describe someone who puts a lot of effort into their studies or work.
Use with Students
You'll frequently hear this word in educational contexts. Teachers might praise students for being 用功.
用功 in a Sentence
他很用功，所以成绩很好。 (Tā hěn yòng gōng, suǒ yǐ chéng jì hěn hǎo.) He is very diligent, so his grades are very good.
Encouraging Others
You can use it to encourage someone to work harder. 你要用功学习！ (Nǐ yào yòng gōng xué xí!) You need to study hard!
Not Just for Studying
While often related to academics, 用功 can also apply to other activities where effort is required, like practicing a skill. 她学钢琴很用功。 (Tā xué gāng qín hěn yòng gōng.) She studies piano very diligently.
用功 as an Adjective
It can function almost like an adjective to describe someone. 他是一个很用功的学生。 (Tā shì yī gè hěn yòng gōng de xué shēng.) He is a very diligent student.
用功 vs. 努力 (nǔ lì)
用功 specifically emphasizes hard work in studying or intellectual tasks. 努力 (nǔ lì) is a more general term for effort, applicable to any kind of task.
Opposite Idea
The opposite idea might be 偷懒 (tōu lǎn), to be lazy, or 不用功 (bù yòng gōng), not diligent.
Common Phrase
好好用功 (hǎo hǎo yòng gōng) means to study really hard or to be very diligent. It's a common encouragement.
Focus on the 'Work' Aspect
Remember the character 功 (gōng) means achievement, merit, or effort. So 用功 literally means 'to apply effort'.
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Eselsbrücke
Think of it as 'using effort' to achieve your goals. 用 (yòng) means 'to use', and 功 (gōng) can mean 'effort' or 'achievement'. So, you're using effort to make achievements.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a student hunched over their desk, surrounded by books, with a focused expression. They are 'using effort' to study hard. You could even visualize little 'effort' (功) energy beams going into their head as they 'use' (用) them for studying.
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Herausforderung
Try to say 'I need to study hard today' in Chinese using 用功. (我今天需要用功学习。 Wǒ jīntiān xūyào yònggōng xuéxí.)
Wortherkunft
The character 用 (yòng) means 'to use' or 'to employ.' The character 功 (gōng) means 'effort,' 'achievement,' or 'merit.'
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: When combined, 用功 originally conveyed the idea of 'applying effort' or 'expending effort' towards a task.
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<p>In Chinese culture, 用功 (yònggōng) is a highly valued trait, especially in academic settings. There's a strong emphasis on diligence and perseverance in learning, often stemming from historical traditions where scholarly achievement was a primary path to social mobility and respect. Being described as 用功 is a significant compliment, highlighting a person's dedication and commitment to their studies or work. It often implies a deep sense of responsibility and a desire to excel through hard work rather than innate talent alone.</p>
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He studies very diligently.
This student is very diligent.
Study hard.
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她学习很用功。
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你用功吗？
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我们要用功。
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This sentence means 'He studies very hard.' '他' (tā) means 'he', '很' (hěn) means 'very', and '用功' (yònggōng) means 'diligent' or 'studies hard'.
This sentence means 'Students should study hard.' '学生' (xuésheng) means 'student', '应该' (yīnggāi) means 'should', and '用功' (yònggōng) means 'study hard'.
This sentence means 'She studies very diligently.' '她' (tā) means 'she', '学习' (xuéxí) means 'to study', '很' (hěn) means 'very', and '用功' (yònggōng) means 'diligent'.
Write a sentence describing a student who studies hard for their exams. (Hint: Use '用功')
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这个学生很用功，所以考试考得很好。
Imagine you have a friend who is very diligent in their work. Write a short sentence about them using '用功'.
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我的朋友工作很用功。
You want to encourage someone to study harder. Write a sentence telling them to be diligent using '用功'.
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你应该用功学习。
小明为什么是一个用功的学生？
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小明每天都学习到很晚。他总是第一个到图书馆，最后一个离开。他的老师说他是一个非常用功的学生。
小明为什么是一个用功的学生？
文章中提到小明每天都学习到很晚，并且他的老师说他是一个用功的学生，表明他学习刻苦。
文章中提到小明每天都学习到很晚，并且他的老师说他是一个用功的学生，表明他学习刻苦。
妹妹为什么很用功？
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我的妹妹很用功，她每天练习画画。她希望将来成为一名艺术家。
妹妹为什么很用功？
文章中提到她用功的原因是“她希望将来成为一名艺术家”。
文章中提到她用功的原因是“她希望将来成为一名艺术家”。
医生建议我做什么？
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医生告诉我，如果我想健康，就必须用功锻炼身体。
医生建议我做什么？
医生告诉我要“用功锻炼身体”才能健康。
医生告诉我要“用功锻炼身体”才能健康。
This sentence means 'He studies very hard.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Adverb + 用功 (yònggōng).
This sentence means 'She studies diligently every day.' The adverbial phrase '每天都' (měitiān dōu - every day) comes before the verb '用功学习' (yònggōng xuéxí - studies diligently).
This sentence means 'Because he is very diligent, his grades are very good.' The '因为...所以...' (yīnwèi...suǒyǐ...) structure is used to express cause and effect.
她总是很___，所以她的成绩一直很好。
“用功”在这里表示学习努力，专心致志。
为了通过考试，他每天都非常___地学习。
“用功”强调在学习上投入时间和精力，努力学习。
如果你想学好汉语，就必须___。
“用功”是学习取得好成绩的关键。
他虽然不聪明，但是很___，所以成绩也不错。
“用功”和聪明与否没有直接关系，但能帮助弥补不足。
老师说，只要___，每个人都能取得进步。
“用功”是学习进步的必要条件。
期末考试快到了，同学们都在___复习。
“用功”在这里表示为了考试而努力复习。
她总是很___，所以学习成绩一直很好。
“用功”表示学习勤奋，与成绩好有直接关系。其他选项不符合语境。
为了通过考试，他每天都___学习到深夜。
这里需要一个副词来修饰动词“学习”，表示学习的状态。“用功地”符合语境。
老师夸奖小明学习很___，总是按时完成作业。
老师夸奖学生学习，通常是因为学生“用功”或者勤奋，能按时完成作业也说明了这一点。
如果一个人很用功，他的学习成绩一定会很好。
用功是取得好成绩的重要因素，但不保证一定会很好，还有其他因素影响，比如学习方法、天赋等。
“用功”可以用来形容一个人工作很努力。
“用功”不仅可以形容学习努力，也可以泛指在某方面很努力、很勤奋。
当你说一个人“用功”时，你是在批评他。
“用功”是褒义词，表示赞扬一个人勤奋努力，而不是批评。
He studies very hard, so his grades are always good.
If you want to learn Chinese well, you have to study diligently.
She studies very diligently, staying up late every night to study.
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因为我最近非常用功，所以这次考试考得很好。
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老师说，只有用功学习才能取得进步。
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他用功读书，终于考上了理想的大学。
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You want to encourage a friend who is feeling discouraged about their studies. Write a short message (2-3 sentences) using '用功' to motivate them.
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别灰心！我知道你学习一直很用功，坚持下去，一定会有好结果的。我们一起加油！ (Don't be discouraged! I know you've always studied hard. Keep it up, and you'll definitely get good results. Let's work hard together!)
Describe a time when you had to study very hard for something. Use '用功' in your description.
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为了通过那个重要的考试，我每天都非常用功地学习，晚上熬夜看书。最后我成功了，觉得所有的努力都值得。 (To pass that important exam, I studied very diligently every day, staying up late to read at night. In the end, I succeeded, and felt all the effort was worth it.)
Imagine you are giving advice to a younger student on how to improve their grades. What would you tell them about the importance of '用功'?
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如果你想提高成绩，最重要的一点就是要用功。找到适合自己的学习方法，然后坚持不懈地努力，你的成绩一定会越来越好。 (If you want to improve your grades, the most important thing is to study diligently. Find a study method that suits you, and then persevere, your grades will definitely get better and better.)
根据这段文字，小明在学习上有什么变化？
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小明最近的学习态度有了很大的改变。以前他总是玩，不喜欢做作业。现在他每天放学回家后，都会很用功地复习功课，周末也会去图书馆看书。他的成绩也因此进步了很多。
根据这段文字，小明在学习上有什么变化？
文章提到小明现在每天都很用功地复习功课，周末去图书馆看书，并且成绩进步了很多。 (The passage mentions that Xiao Ming now diligently reviews his lessons every day, goes to the library on weekends, and his grades have improved a lot.)
文章提到小明现在每天都很用功地复习功课，周末去图书馆看书，并且成绩进步了很多。 (The passage mentions that Xiao Ming now diligently reviews his lessons every day, goes to the library on weekends, and his grades have improved a lot.)
老师用“爬山”比喻学习是为了强调什么？
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老师常常告诉同学们，学习就像爬山，虽然过程很辛苦，但只要用功攀登，就一定能看到美丽的风景。不要害怕困难，要相信自己的能力。
老师用“爬山”比喻学习是为了强调什么？
老师用爬山比喻学习，强调了过程虽然辛苦，但只要用功攀登，就能看到结果，这表明了用功和坚持的重要性。 (The teacher uses mountain climbing as a metaphor for learning, emphasizing that although the process is hard, as long as one climbs diligently, one will see the results, which shows the importance of diligence and perseverance.)
老师用爬山比喻学习，强调了过程虽然辛苦，但只要用功攀登，就能看到结果，这表明了用功和坚持的重要性。 (The teacher uses mountain climbing as a metaphor for learning, emphasizing that although the process is hard, as long as one climbs diligently, one will see the results, which shows the importance of diligence and perseverance.)
根据这段文字，成功的人往往是因为什么？
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一个成功的人，往往不仅仅是因为聪明，更是因为他们比别人更用功。他们愿意花更多的时间和精力在学习和工作上，不断提升自己。所以，不要只羡慕别人的成功，更要学习他们用功的精神。
根据这段文字，成功的人往往是因为什么？
文章明确指出，成功的人往往不仅仅是因为聪明，更是因为他们比别人更用功，愿意花更多时间和精力。 (The passage clearly states that successful people are often not just smart, but more importantly, they are more diligent than others and willing to invest more time and energy.)
文章明确指出，成功的人往往不仅仅是因为聪明，更是因为他们比别人更用功，愿意花更多时间和精力。 (The passage clearly states that successful people are often not just smart, but more importantly, they are more diligent than others and willing to invest more time and energy.)
He studies very diligently and always gets high scores on tests.
If you are diligent, you can master this language.
She has always been diligent, so her progress is very fast.
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你觉得用功学习最重要的是什么？
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请用“用功”造一个句子。
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描述一个你认识的用功的人，他/她有什么特点？
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Describe a time you had to be very diligent to achieve a goal. What was the goal, and how did you use 用功 to reach it? (Write 3-4 sentences)
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为了通过HSK六级考试，我每天都非常用功地学习汉语。我不仅复习课本，还听中文播客，看中文电影。通过我的用功，我终于达到了目标，顺利通过了考试。
Imagine a friend is struggling in a class. Write a short message (2-3 sentences) encouraging them to 用功 and offering some practical advice.
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我知道你最近学习有点困难，但是别灰心！只要你用功学习，一定能赶上的。你可以试试每天固定时间复习，或者找同学一起学习，这样会更有动力。
You are writing a short essay about the importance of being 用功 in your studies. Write a topic sentence and two supporting sentences.
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在学业上用功是取得成功的关键。只有通过持之以恒的努力和付出，我们才能真正掌握知识，为未来的发展打下坚实的基础。因此，培养用功的学习态度至关重要。
根据短文，小明为什么在图书馆待到很晚？
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小明最近开始学习新的编程语言。他知道这门语言很难，但他下定决心要学好。每天下课后，他都会在图书馆待到很晚，用功地练习编写代码。他的朋友们都很佩服他的学习精神。
根据短文，小明为什么在图书馆待到很晚？
短文中明确提到“他下定决心要学好”并且“用功地练习编写代码”，所以他在图书馆待到很晚是为了用功学习。
短文中明确提到“他下定决心要学好”并且“用功地练习编写代码”，所以他在图书馆待到很晚是为了用功学习。
根据这段话，老师想强调什么？
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老师常常告诉同学们，学习不是一蹴而就的事情，需要持之以恒的用功。只有真正投入时间和精力，才能体会到学习的乐趣，并在知识的海洋中不断进步。
根据这段话，老师想强调什么？
短文强调“需要持之以恒的用功”和“真正投入时间和精力，才能体会到学习的乐趣，并在知识的海洋中不断进步”，表明用功是学习进步的关键。
短文强调“需要持之以恒的用功”和“真正投入时间和精力，才能体会到学习的乐趣，并在知识的海洋中不断进步”，表明用功是学习进步的关键。
王教授认为除了用功学习，学生们还应该做什么才能事半功倍？
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王教授的学生们都非常喜欢他，因为他不仅知识渊博，而且教学方法也很独特。他总是鼓励学生要用功学习，但更重要的是要找到学习的兴趣，这样才能事半功倍。
王教授认为除了用功学习，学生们还应该做什么才能事半功倍？
短文中提到“他总是鼓励学生要用功学习，但更重要的是要找到学习的兴趣，这样才能事半功倍”，所以找到学习的兴趣是关键。
短文中提到“他总是鼓励学生要用功学习，但更重要的是要找到学习的兴趣，这样才能事半功倍”，所以找到学习的兴趣是关键。
This sentence describes someone who studies hard and therefore always has good grades. The structure is Subject + Verb + Adverb (很用功) + Conjunction (所以) + Result.
This sentence expresses the necessity of studying hard to learn Chinese well. The '要想...就必须...' structure is used to indicate a condition and a necessary outcome.
This sentence conveys that despite being busy with work, he still diligently studies new knowledge. '虽然...但...' is a common structure for expressing concession, and '用功地' modifies '学习'.
她总是很___，所以她的成绩一直很好。
句子表示因为她的努力，所以成绩一直很好。'用功' 意为学习努力，符合语境。
为了通过考试，他每天都___到深夜。
通过考试需要努力学习，'用功' 表达了这种努力。
老师常常表扬那些___的学生。
老师通常会表扬努力学习的学生。'用功' 符合此意。
只要你肯___，就没有学不会的知识。
这句话鼓励人们努力学习，表示只要努力就没有学不会的。'用功' 表达了努力。
他虽然天资不高，但胜在___，最终考上了理想的大学。
尽管天资不高，但通过努力学习（用功）也能取得好成绩。
学语言需要持之以恒地___。
学习语言是一个长期需要努力的过程，'用功' 强调了这种持续的努力。
她一直很用功，所以学习成绩总是名列前茅。
用功 (yònggōng) means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. 名列前茅 (mínglièqiánmáo) means 'to be among the best' or 'to be at the top of the list'. Option B best captures the meaning of the sentence.
为了通过这次考试，他不得不比平时更用功。
用功 (yònggōng) means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. 不得不 (bùdébù) means 'have to' or 'be compelled to'. 考试 (kǎoshì) means 'exam' or 'test'. Option A is the most accurate translation.
虽然他很聪明，但从不用功，所以成绩一直不理想。
用功 (yònggōng) means 'to study hard' or 'to be diligent'. 聪明 (cōngmíng) means 'intelligent' or 'clever'. 成绩 (chéngjī) means 'grades' or 'results'. 不理想 (bùlǐxiǎng) means 'not ideal' or 'unsatisfactory'. Option A provides the most direct and accurate translation.
如果一个人非常用功，他一定能取得成功。
用功是取得成功的重要条件之一，但并非唯一因素。成功还取决于方法、机遇、天赋等多种因素。
用功的学生总是受到老师的表扬。
通常情况下，老师会赞扬那些努力学习、表现积极的学生。虽然也有例外，但在大多数教育体系中，用功是获得积极评价的关键。
用功只适用于学习，不能用于其他方面。
“用功”也可以指在工作、技能训练或其他领域投入大量精力和时间，例如“工作用功”或“练琴用功”，表示努力、勤奋。它不仅限于学术学习。
The speaker is talking about someone who studies diligently and always ranks at the top in exams.
The speaker is advising someone on how to make a breakthrough in Chinese learning.
The speaker mentions a teacher praising someone for studying diligently.
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用功是成功的基石。
Focus: yòng gōng shì chéng gōng de jī shí
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你觉得学习中文最重要的是什么？
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他从小就很用功，所以现在才能取得这样的成就。
Focus: tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn yòng gōng, suǒ yǐ xiàn zài cái néng qǔ dé zhè yàng de chéng jiù.
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Describe a time when someone you know showed great diligence in their studies or work. How did their effort pay off?
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我有一个朋友，他为了考上理想的大学，每天都用功学习到深夜。他不仅完成了所有的作业，还会额外阅读很多参考书。最终，他以优异的成绩被他梦想的大学录取了，这证明了他的用功没有白费。
Imagine you are advising a younger student on how to achieve academic success. How would you explain the importance of being diligent?
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要取得好成绩，最重要的是要用功。学习不是一蹴而就的，需要你每天都投入时间和精力。只要你坚持不懈地努力，就会看到自己的进步，最终实现你的目标。用功不仅能让你学到知识，还能培养你的毅力。
Write a short paragraph about how the concept of '用功' (diligence) applies to learning a new language.
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学习一门新语言，比如中文，绝对需要用功。这不仅仅是上课听讲，更重要的是课后的反复练习和记忆。每天花时间听、说、读、写，才能真正掌握它。只有持之以恒地用功，才能流利地交流。
小明为什么能取得好成绩？
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小明为了准备这次重要的期末考试，每天都用功学习到很晚。他不仅复习了所有的课程内容，还做了大量的练习题。他的努力最终得到了回报，他在考试中取得了全班第一的好成绩。
小明为什么能取得好成绩？
文章明确提到小明“每天都用功学习到很晚”并且“做了大量的练习题”，这些努力最终带来了好成绩。
文章明确提到小明“每天都用功学习到很晚”并且“做了大量的练习题”，这些努力最终带来了好成绩。
这段文字主要想表达什么观点？
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一个成功的人，往往不是最聪明的人，而是最用功的人。他们在追求目标的过程中，能够坚持不懈地努力，克服各种困难，最终实现自己的理想。用功是一种美德，也是成功的基石。
这段文字主要想表达什么观点？
文章强调了“最用功的人”和“用功是一种美德，也是成功的基石”，清楚地表达了用功对于成功的重要性。
文章强调了“最用功的人”和“用功是一种美德，也是成功的基石”，清楚地表达了用功对于成功的重要性。
李老师鼓励学生用功读书的目的是什么？
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李老师总是鼓励学生们要用功读书，她认为只有这样，学生才能真正理解知识，而不是死记硬背。她相信，只要付出足够的努力，每个人都能在学习上取得进步。
李老师鼓励学生用功读书的目的是什么？
文章指出李老师认为“只有这样，学生才能真正理解知识，而不是死记硬背”，说明她鼓励用功是为了帮助学生理解。
文章指出李老师认为“只有这样，学生才能真正理解知识，而不是死记硬背”，说明她鼓励用功是为了帮助学生理解。
This sentence describes someone diligently preparing for an exam. '用功' (yònggōng) means 'diligent' or 'to study hard.'
This sentence connects diligent study with good grades. The structure '因为...所以...' (yīnwèi...suǒyǐ...) means 'because...therefore...'.
This sentence emphasizes that diligence is the only way to master a complex skill. '只有...才能...' (zhǐyǒu...cáinéng...) means 'only if...then can...'.
她最近学习非常___，成绩提高了很多。
‘用功’特指学习勤奋，是这里最贴切的词语。
如果你想在中文上有所突破，就必须更___。
这个句子表达了学习需要勤奋才能取得突破，所以'用功'最合适。
他每天都花大量时间在图书馆，真是个___的学生。
在图书馆花费大量时间学习，说明他是一个'用功'的学生。
为了通过考试，她非常___地准备着。
为了通过考试而努力准备，'用功'是最佳选择。
老师称赞他是个___的好学生。
老师通常会称赞勤奋学习的学生，所以'用功'是符合语境的。
虽然他天赋一般，但胜在___，所以成绩一直很好。
即使天赋一般，如果'用功'，成绩也会很好。
她一直很用功，所以这次考试考得很好。
The sentence states '她一直很用功，所以这次考试考得很好' which translates to 'She has always been diligent, so she did well on this exam.' The correct option accurately reflects this meaning.
为了考上理想的大学，他每天都用功学习到深夜。
The sentence '为了考上理想的大学，他每天都用功学习到深夜' means 'To get into his dream university, he studied diligently every day until late at night.' The correct option perfectly matches this translation.
老师夸奖他是一个用功的学生。
'老师夸奖他是一个用功的学生' means 'The teacher praised him as a diligent student.' The correct answer directly translates this sentiment.
如果你想取得好成绩，就必须用功。
The sentence '如果你想取得好成绩，就必须用功' means 'If you want to achieve good grades, you must study diligently.' This statement is true as diligence often leads to good results.
她从来不用功，但每次考试都拿第一名。
The sentence '她从来不用功，但每次考试都拿第一名' means 'She never studies diligently, but she gets first place in every exam.' This is generally false, as consistently getting first place usually requires diligence.
用功学习是成功的秘诀之一。
The sentence '用功学习是成功的秘诀之一' translates to 'Studying diligently is one of the secrets to success.' This statement is generally considered true.
Listen to the sentence about someone who studies hard.
Listen for how late someone studies diligently.
Listen to what is required to master a complex skill.
Read this aloud:
你觉得用功学习最重要的是什么？
Focus: 用功 (yòng gōng)
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描述一次你用功学习并取得好成绩的经历。
Focus: 经历 (jīng lì)
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在现代社会，用功学习和聪明才智，你认为哪个更重要？
Focus: 才智 (cái zhì)
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Describe a time when your dedication and hard work (用功) led to a significant achievement. What challenges did you face, and how did your diligence help you overcome them?
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Sample answer
在我大学时期，我为了完成一个复杂的科研项目，每天都非常用功，经常在实验室里待到深夜。我遇到了许多技术难题和实验失败，但我从不放弃，反复查阅资料，请教老师和同学，最终通过我的用功和坚持，成功地完成了项目，并发表了论文，这对我来说是一个巨大的成就。
Imagine you are a mentor advising a struggling student. How would you encourage them to be more diligent (用功) in their studies? What specific strategies would you suggest?
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我会告诉这位学生，学习是需要用功的，但用功不只是花时间，更要讲究方法。我会建议他制定详细的学习计划，找出适合自己的学习节奏，并且在遇到困难时不要气馁，而是积极寻求帮助。我会鼓励他把大目标分解成小目标，每完成一个就给自己一些奖励，这样才能坚持下去，最终取得好成绩。
Discuss the difference between being 'smart' and being 'diligent' (用功) in the context of learning a new language. Which do you believe is more crucial for long-term success, and why?
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我认为在语言学习中，用功比聪明更重要。虽然聪明人可能学得更快，但如果没有持之以恒的用功，他们的进步也会停滞不前。语言学习是一个长期的过程，需要日复一日的积累和练习。只有通过用功，才能牢固掌握词汇和语法，培养语感，最终达到流利的水平。聪明可以提供一个好的起点，但用功才是通向成功的关键。
根据文章，小明取得优异成绩的主要原因是什么？
Read this passage:
小明最近在学校表现突出，他的老师都夸他学习用功。每天放学后，小明都会先完成作业，然后复习当天学过的内容。周末他还会参加各种兴趣班，提升自己的综合能力。正是因为他的用功，小明在期末考试中取得了优异的成绩。
根据文章，小明取得优异成绩的主要原因是什么？
文章中明确提到“正是因为他的用功，小明在期末考试中取得了优异的成绩。”
文章中明确提到“正是因为他的用功，小明在期末考试中取得了优异的成绩。”
文章中提到，王教授成功的最重要因素是什么？
Read this passage:
王教授是一位著名的科学家，他能取得今天的成就，并非全靠天赋，更重要的是他日复一日的用功。他经常在实验室里工作到深夜，查阅大量的文献资料，对每一个细节都力求完美。这种不懈的用功精神，是所有成功人士的共同特质。
文章中提到，王教授成功的最重要因素是什么？
文章指出“并非全靠天赋，更重要的是他日复一日的用功”，强调了用功的重要性。
文章指出“并非全靠天赋，更重要的是他日复一日的用功”，强调了用功的重要性。
根据文章，真正用功的学生如何看待知识的积累？
Read this passage:
很多学生认为只要考前突击一下就能取得好成绩，但往往事与愿违。真正用功的学生，他们把学习融入到日常生活中，每天都保持学习的热情和专注。他们深知，知识的积累是一个漫长的过程，需要耐心和毅力，而不是一蹴而就。
根据文章，真正用功的学生如何看待知识的积累？
文章中提到“他们深知，知识的积累是一个漫长的过程，需要耐心和毅力，而不是一蹴而就。”
文章中提到“他们深知，知识的积累是一个漫长的过程，需要耐心和毅力，而不是一蹴而就。”
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Basic Meaning of 用功
用功 (yòng gōng) means to study hard or be diligent. It’s often used to describe someone who puts a lot of effort into their studies or work.
Use with Students
You'll frequently hear this word in educational contexts. Teachers might praise students for being 用功.
用功 in a Sentence
他很用功，所以成绩很好。 (Tā hěn yòng gōng, suǒ yǐ chéng jì hěn hǎo.) He is very diligent, so his grades are very good.
Encouraging Others
You can use it to encourage someone to work harder. 你要用功学习！ (Nǐ yào yòng gōng xué xí!) You need to study hard!
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