When you want to say someone works hard or is diligent, use 勤劳 (qín láo). This word describes people who put in a lot of effort and are very productive. It's a positive way to talk about someone's work ethic.
You can use it for individuals or even groups of people who are known for being hardworking. For example, a diligent student or a hardworking farmer.
When we describe someone as 勤劳 (qínláo), we are saying they are diligent and hardworking. This isn't just about working long hours; it's about putting in consistent effort and being industrious. It's a highly valued quality in Chinese culture, often associated with achieving success and contributing to society. You'll hear this word used positively to praise people in various contexts, from students to farmers to entrepreneurs. It implies a strong work ethic and a commitment to one's responsibilities.
勤劳 30 सेकंड में
- Describes someone who works hard
- Positive trait, often praised
- Focuses on consistent effort
§ Basic Sentence Structure
勤劳 (qínláo) is an adjective, so you can use it just like you'd use other adjectives in Chinese. The simplest way is to put it after a linking verb like 是 (shì) or 变得 (biànde), or before a noun it describes.
她是一个非常勤劳的学生。(Tā shì yī gè fēicháng qínláo de xuéshēng.)
- Translation hint
- She is a very diligent student.
他工作很勤劳。(Tā gōngzuò hěn qínláo.)
- Translation hint
- He works very diligently.
Notice how we use 很 (hěn) before 勤劳 in the second example. This is common when an adjective acts as a predicate in Chinese, even if you don't literally mean "very." It just makes the sentence sound more natural.
§ Using 勤劳 with Adverbs
You can intensify or modify 勤劳 with adverbs like 非常 (fēicháng - very), 很 (hěn - very), 相当 (xiāngdāng - quite), or 比较 (bǐjiào - relatively). These adverbs go directly before 勤劳.
我们的农民都非常勤劳。(Wǒmen de nóngmín dōu fēicháng qínláo.)
- Translation hint
- Our farmers are all very diligent.
他是一个相当勤劳的人。(Tā shì yī gè xiāngdāng qínláo de rén.)
- Translation hint
- He is a quite hardworking person.
§ 勤劳 describing a quality or characteristic
You often use 勤劳 to describe a person's character or work ethic. It carries a positive connotation.
勤劳是中华民族的传统美德。(Qínláo shì Zhōnghuá Mínzú de chuántǒng měidé.)
- Translation hint
- Diligence is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
她从小就很勤劳。(Tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn qínláo.)
- Translation hint
- She has been very hardworking since childhood.
§ Common Phrases and Set Expressions
While 勤劳 can stand alone, it's also part of some common phrases. Being aware of these will help you sound more natural.
勤劳工作 (qínláo gōngzuò): to work diligently
他总是勤劳工作，从不抱怨。(Tā zǒng shì qínláo gōngzuò, cóng bù bàoyuàn.)
- Translation hint
- He always works diligently, never complaining.
勤劳勇敢 (qínláo yǒnggǎn): diligent and brave (a common descriptive phrase)
中国人民是勤劳勇敢的民族。(Zhōngguó rénmín shì qínláo yǒnggǎn de mínzú.)
- Translation hint
- The Chinese people are a diligent and brave nation.
勤劳朴实 (qínláo pǔshí): diligent and simple/unassuming
她是一个勤劳朴实的家庭主妇。(Tā shì yī gè qínláo pǔshí de jiātíng zhǔfù.)
- Translation hint
- She is a diligent and unassuming housewife.
§ Contrast with other words
While 勤劳 means diligent or hardworking, it's good to know some contrasting terms to understand its scope better.
懒惰 (lǎnduò): lazy (the opposite of 勤劳)
不要懒惰，要勤劳！(Bù yào lǎnduò, yào qínláo!)
- Translation hint
- Don't be lazy, be diligent!
努力 (nǔlì): to make great efforts; to try hard (often used as a verb, but can be an adjective too)
While both relate to effort, 勤劳 describes a consistent character trait, whereas 努力 can describe a temporary action or effort towards a goal.
他很勤劳，每天都努力学习。(Tā hěn qínláo, měitiān dōu nǔlì xuéxí.)
- Translation hint
- He is very diligent, and studies hard every day.
§ What 勤劳 (qínláo) means
- Definition
- Diligent; hardworking.
You've learned that 勤劳 (qínláo) means diligent or hardworking. Now, let's see how this adjective is actually used in different situations. You'll hear this word in many contexts, from describing people at work to talking about students in school, and even in news reports.
§ At Work
In a work setting, 勤劳 (qínláo) is often used to praise someone's work ethic. It's a positive trait that employers and colleagues appreciate. If someone is 勤劳, it means they put in the effort and are dedicated to their tasks.
他是一个非常勤劳的工人。
Translation hint: He is a very diligent worker.
我们公司的员工都很勤劳。
Translation hint: Our company's employees are all very hardworking.
§ In School
For students, being 勤劳 (qínláo) is a great quality. It shows that they are dedicated to their studies and are willing to put in the effort to learn. Teachers often use this word to commend students who work hard.
这个学生很勤劳，每次作业都认真完成。
Translation hint: This student is very diligent; they complete every assignment seriously.
她从小就很勤劳，学习成绩一直很好。
Translation hint: She has been very hardworking since she was young, and her academic performance has always been good.
§ In the News and Everyday Life
Beyond work and school, 勤劳 (qínláo) also appears in news articles, reports, and general conversations to describe people who are industrious or contribute positively to society through their hard work. You might hear it when talking about farmers, researchers, or anyone who consistently applies effort.
When praising a community:
这个村子里的人都很勤劳。
Translation hint: The people in this village are all very hardworking.
When talking about a specific group's efforts:
农民的勤劳创造了丰收。
Translation hint: The diligence of the farmers created a bountiful harvest.
Notice how in the last example, 勤劳 (qínláo) is used more like a noun, describing 'diligence' itself. This is a common way to use adjectives in Chinese to describe a quality or characteristic.
§ Summary of Usage
In short, 勤劳 (qínláo) is a versatile adjective that you'll frequently encounter when discussing someone's positive work ethic, dedication to studies, or general industriousness in daily life and news. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using 勤劳 (qínláo) like a pro in no time!
§ Don't confuse 勤劳 with 辛苦 (xīnkǔ)
Many learners mix up 勤劳 (qínláo) and 辛苦 (xīnkǔ) because both relate to effort. However, their meanings and usages are quite different. 勤劳 describes a person's inherent quality or attitude towards work – being diligent and hardworking. It's a positive trait.
- DEFINITION
- Diligent; hardworking.
On the other hand, 辛苦 describes the feeling or experience of being tired, arduous, or toilsome. It can describe a person's state after hard work, or the work itself. It's often used to express sympathy or appreciation for someone's hard work.
他是一个勤劳的人。(Tā shì yīgè qínláo de rén.)
He is a diligent person.
你工作太辛苦了。(Nǐ gōngzuò tài xīnkǔ le.)
You worked too hard (you are too toilsome/tired).
§ Using 勤劳 as a verb
勤劳 is an adjective, meaning it describes a noun. You cannot use it directly as a verb to say "to work diligently." While in English we might say "he diligences himself," this is not how 勤劳 works in Chinese. You need a verb like 工作 (gōngzuò, to work) or 学习 (xuéxí, to study) and then use 勤劳 to describe how that action is performed.
- Incorrect: 他勤劳。(Tā qínláo.) (This means "He is diligent," not "He works diligently.")
- Correct: 他工作很勤劳。(Tā gōngzuò hěn qínláo.)
农民们勤劳地耕作。(Nóngmínmen qínláo de gēngzuò.)
The farmers diligently till the land.
Here, 勤劳地 (qínláo de) acts as an adverb, describing the manner of the verb 耕作 (gēngzuò, to till).
§ Overusing 勤劳 in formal contexts
While 勤劳 is a positive word, in very formal or academic writing, you might encounter other terms to describe diligence or hard work, such as 努力 (nǔlì, to make great efforts) or 刻苦 (kèkǔ, hardworking; assiduous). 勤劳 is perfectly fine for everyday use, but be aware that other nuances exist.
For example, if you want to say someone is working hard to overcome difficulties, 刻苦 might be a more precise choice than 勤劳.
他刻苦学习，终于考上了理想的大学。(Tā kèkǔ xuéxí, zhōngyú kǎoshàng le lǐxiǎng de dàxué.)
He studied assiduously and finally got into his ideal university.
While you could use 勤劳 here, 刻苦 emphasizes the hardship and perseverance involved. 勤劳 tends to describe a more general, steady diligence.
- When to use 勤劳: Describing someone's overall diligent nature or consistent hard work.
- When to consider alternatives:
- When emphasizing the arduousness or difficulty of the work (use 辛苦).
- When emphasizing persistent effort against odds or hardship (consider 刻苦 or 努力).
How Formal Is It?
"他工作勤勉，深受上司赞赏。 (He works diligently and is highly praised by his superiors.)"
"农民们勤劳耕作，才能有好的收成。 (Farmers work hard to have a good harvest.)"
"这孩子真能干，什么都会做。 (This child is so capable, he can do anything.)"
"我们要做勤劳的小蜜蜂，努力学习。 (We should be diligent little bees and study hard.)"
"他为了完成项目，最近一直在拼命。 (He's been working his guts out recently to finish the project.)"
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
勤劳 can be used to describe a person's work ethic directly before a noun. For example, '勤劳的人' (qínláo de rén) means 'a diligent person'.
他是一个勤劳的学生，每天都努力学习。(Tā shì yīgè qínláo de xuéshēng, měitiān dōu nǔlì xuéxí.) He is a hardworking student, studying diligently every day.
It can also be used with '很' (hěn) to emphasize the degree of diligence. For example, '他很勤劳' (tā hěn qínláo) means 'he is very diligent'.
我的父母很勤劳，他们努力工作支持我们。(Wǒ de fùmǔ hěn qínláo, tāmen nǔlì gōngzuò zhīchí wǒmen.) My parents are very diligent, they work hard to support us.
When comparing two people's diligence, you can use '比' (bǐ). For example, '她比我勤劳' (tā bǐ wǒ qínláo) means 'she is more diligent than I am'.
小王比小李勤劳，所以他的成绩更好。(Xiǎo Wáng bǐ Xiǎo Lǐ qínláo, suǒyǐ tā de chéngjì gèng hǎo.) Little Wang is more diligent than Little Li, so his grades are better.
You can use '又…又…' (yòu…yòu…) with 勤劳 to express that someone is both diligent and possesses another quality. For example, '她又聪明又勤劳' (tā yòu cōngmíng yòu qínláo) means 'she is both smart and diligent'.
我的老师又勤劳又耐心，我们都很喜欢她。(Wǒ de lǎoshī yòu qínláo yòu nàixīn, wǒmen dōu hěn xǐhuān tā.) Our teacher is both diligent and patient, we all like her very much.
勤劳 can be used as a predicate in a sentence, often followed by a verb or phrase indicating what they are diligent in. For example, '他工作很勤劳' (tā gōngzuò hěn qínláo) means 'he is diligent in his work'.
农民伯伯们勤劳地耕种土地，希望有个好收成。(Nóngmín bóbo men qínláo de gēngzhòng tǔdì, xīwàng yǒu gè hǎo shōuchéng.) The farmers diligently cultivate the land, hoping for a good harvest.
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她一直勤劳工作，从不抱怨。
She has always worked diligently, never complaining.
农民们勤劳耕作，希望有个好收成。
Farmers work hard, hoping for a good harvest.
勤劳是成功的基石。
Diligence is the cornerstone of success.
他是一个勤劳的学生，总是提前完成作业。
He is a diligent student, always completing homework in advance.
这个国家的人民以勤劳著称。
The people of this country are known for their diligence.
她通过勤劳和毅力实现了自己的梦想。
She achieved her dreams through diligence and perseverance.
勤劳致富是许多人的信念。
Diligence leading to wealth is a belief for many people.
尽管困难重重，他依然勤劳不辍。
Despite numerous difficulties, he continued to work diligently.
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सामान्य वाक्यांश
他是一个非常勤劳的学生。
He is a very diligent student.
我们应该向勤劳的农民学习。
We should learn from hardworking farmers.
她每天勤劳地工作十个小时。
She works diligently for ten hours every day.
勤劳是中华民族的传统美德。
Diligence is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
只要勤劳，就没有什么是做不到的。
As long as you are diligent, there's nothing you can't achieve.
他凭借勤劳的双手创造了财富。
He created wealth with his diligent hands.
她从小就养成了勤劳的好习惯。
She developed a good habit of diligence from a young age.
勤劳是成功的基石。
Diligence is the cornerstone of success.
这份工作需要勤劳细心的人。
This job requires diligent and careful people.
勤劳的人总会得到回报。
Diligent people will always be rewarded.
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她是一个很___的学生。
To describe a student who studies hard, '勤劳' (qínláo - diligent) is the most suitable adjective. '漂亮' means beautiful, '开心' means happy, and '高' means tall.
我的爸爸工作很___。
If your dad works hard, '勤劳' (qínláo - hardworking) is the right word. '慢' means slow, '快' means fast, and '累' means tired.
小狗很___，每天都帮我拿报纸。
If the dog helps every day, it is diligent. '勤劳' (qínláo - diligent) fits best. '懒' means lazy, '聪明' means smart, and '小' means small.
他是一个___的农民。
Farmers are usually hardworking. '勤劳' (qínláo - hardworking) is the correct choice. '高兴' means happy, '有钱' means rich, and '胖' means fat.
她每天早上都很早起床，非常___。
Waking up early suggests diligence. '勤劳' (qínláo - diligent) is the appropriate word. '困' means sleepy, '漂亮' means beautiful, and '饿' means hungry.
我的妈妈很___，她做了很多家务。
If your mom does a lot of housework, she is hardworking. '勤劳' (qínláo - hardworking) is the best fit. '忙' means busy, '累' means tired, and '开心' means happy.
Describe a time when your diligence paid off significantly. How did your hard work lead to a positive outcome?
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我记得在大学里，为了完成一个复杂的项目，我连续几周都非常勤劳地工作，每天都学习到深夜。虽然过程很辛苦，但最终我的项目获得了全系最高分，这种勤劳带来的成功让我非常满足。
Imagine you are writing a performance review for an employee. Use '勤劳' to describe their work ethic, and explain how it contributes to the team's success.
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张明在过去的一年里表现出了非凡的勤劳精神。他总是第一个到办公室，最后一个离开，对每一个任务都投入了极大的热情和精力。正是因为他的勤劳，我们的团队才能顺利完成多个高难度的项目，并取得了显著的成就。
Write a short paragraph explaining why '勤劳' is considered an important virtue in Chinese culture. Provide an example of how this value is reflected in daily life or traditional stories.
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在中国文化中，勤劳被视为一项重要的传统美德。人们普遍认为，只有通过辛勤的劳动和不懈的努力，才能实现个人目标和社会进步。例如，许多中国父母从小就教育孩子要勤劳学习，因为他们相信“一分耕耘，一分收获”的道理，这在农民的春耕秋收中也体现得淋漓尽致。
根据这段文字，中国农村人民的勤劳体现在哪些方面？
Read this passage:
在中国农村，人们通常起得很早，日出而作，日落而息。他们勤劳地耕种土地，养殖家畜，以确保家庭的温饱。这种世代相传的勤劳精神，是农村经济发展的重要支柱。
根据这段文字，中国农村人民的勤劳体现在哪些方面？
文章明确提到“起得很早，日出而作，日落而息。他们勤劳地耕种土地，养殖家畜”，因此选项A是正确的。
文章明确提到“起得很早，日出而作，日落而息。他们勤劳地耕种土地，养殖家畜”，因此选项A是正确的。
这位企业家成功的秘诀是什么？
Read this passage:
一位成功的企业家在接受采访时表示，他的成功并非偶然，而是源于多年的勤劳和坚持。他认为，无论起点如何，只要一个人足够勤劳，并且目标明确，就一定能够克服困难，实现自己的梦想。
这位企业家成功的秘诀是什么？
文章中明确指出“他的成功并非偶然，而是源于多年的勤劳和坚持”，因此选项C是正确的。
文章中明确指出“他的成功并非偶然，而是源于多年的勤劳和坚持”，因此选项C是正确的。
孔子强调勤劳的重要性体现在他的哪句教诲中？
Read this passage:
在古代中国，许多哲学家和思想家都强调勤劳的重要性。例如，孔子曾教导弟子要“学而不厌，诲人不倦”，这体现了他对学习和工作的勤劳态度。这种思想对后世产生了深远的影响。
孔子强调勤劳的重要性体现在他的哪句教诲中？
文章中明确提到“孔子曾教导弟子要“学而不厌，诲人不倦”，这体现了他对学习和工作的勤劳态度”，因此选项B是正确的。
文章中明确提到“孔子曾教导弟子要“学而不厌，诲人不倦”，这体现了他对学习和工作的勤劳态度”，因此选项B是正确的。
她是一个非常___的学生，每天都学习到很晚。
句子中提到“每天都学习到很晚”，这表明她很用功，因此“勤劳”最符合语境。
农民们___地耕作，希望能有个好收成。
为了“希望能有个好收成”，农民需要付出辛勤的劳动，“勤劳”是正确的选择。
这家公司的成功离不开员工们的___工作。
公司的成功通常需要员工们的辛勤付出，所以“勤劳”是这里最恰当的词。
他___了一辈子，终于过上了安稳的生活。
通过一辈子的努力工作，才能换来安稳的生活，“勤劳”符合上下文的逻辑。
要想在学业上取得好成绩，就必须___学习。
取得好成绩需要持续的努力，所以“勤劳学习”是必然的。
这个家庭虽然不富裕，但每个人都非常___。
不富裕的家庭通常需要通过辛勤劳动来维持生计，因此“勤劳”是描述这个家庭成员的合适词语。
Describe a time when your diligence paid off significantly. How did your hard work lead to a positive outcome?
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在我大学毕业设计的时候，我几乎每天都在实验室工作到深夜。虽然过程很辛苦，但我坚持不懈的勤劳最终让我的设计获得了学校的最高奖项，并且为我赢得了一份理想的工作。那段时间的努力和付出，让我深刻体会到勤劳的价值。
Discuss the importance of '勤劳' in achieving long-term personal and professional goals in modern society. Provide specific examples.
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在现代社会，尽管科技发展迅速，'勤劳'依然是实现个人和职业长期目标的关键。例如，一个勤劳的程序员会持续学习新的编程语言和技术，不断提升自己的技能，从而在竞争激烈的行业中保持领先。同样，一个勤劳的企业家会不断探索市场，优化产品，即使面对挫折也能坚持不懈，最终实现事业的成功。这种持之以恒的勤劳是任何成就的基石。
Compose a short narrative about a character who embodies the spirit of '勤劳' and overcomes significant challenges through their dedication. What impact did their diligence have on others?
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李阿姨是村里出了名的勤劳人。她的丈夫早逝，独自抚养三个孩子。每天天不亮她就下地干活，晚上回家还要缝补衣物补贴家用。她的双手布满了老茧，脸上刻满了岁月的痕迹，但她的眼神总是那么坚定。村里人都说，正是李阿姨的勤劳，不仅让她的孩子们都考上了大学，也成为了整个村子的榜样，激励着大家努力生活，不向困难低头。
根据这段文字，企业在激烈的市场竞争中保持生命力的关键是什么？
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在当今竞争激烈的全球经济环境中，企业要想保持长久的生命力，就必须鼓励员工展现出高度的勤劳精神。这不仅仅体现在工作时长上，更重要的是在对待工作任务时的严谨态度、对新知识的持续学习以及解决复杂问题的毅力。只有这样，企业才能不断创新，并在市场中占据有利地位。
根据这段文字，企业在激烈的市场竞争中保持生命力的关键是什么？
文章明确指出，企业生命力不仅仅体现在工作时长，更重要的是员工在工作任务中的严谨态度、持续学习以及解决复杂问题的毅力，这些都是'勤劳精神'的具体体现。
文章明确指出，企业生命力不仅仅体现在工作时长，更重要的是员工在工作任务中的严谨态度、持续学习以及解决复杂问题的毅力，这些都是'勤劳精神'的具体体现。
荀子的话主要说明了“勤劳”的哪个方面？
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古代思想家荀子曾言：“不积跬步，无以至千里；不积小流，无以成江海。” 这句话深刻揭示了“勤劳”的精髓：即便是微小的努力，只要持之以恒，终将汇聚成巨大的成就。这种哲学思想在现代教育和职业发展中依然具有指导意义，它强调了积累和坚持的重要性。
荀子的话主要说明了“勤劳”的哪个方面？
荀子的话通过“不积跬步，无以至千里；不积小流，无以成江海”的比喻，强调了即使是微小的努力，只要积累和坚持，就能达到巨大的成就，这正是勤劳的精髓。
荀子的话通过“不积跬步，无以至千里；不积小流，无以成江海”的比喻，强调了即使是微小的努力，只要积累和坚持，就能达到巨大的成就，这正是勤劳的精髓。
根据这段文字，面对经济转型期的挑战，勤劳的个体和企业是如何实现逆势增长的？
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在经济转型时期，许多传统行业面临挑战，但一些勤劳的个体和企业通过积极转型、学习新技术、开拓新市场，成功地实现了逆势增长。他们的经验表明，面对不确定性，与其抱怨外部环境，不如通过内在的勤劳和创新精神来寻找出路。
根据这段文字，面对经济转型期的挑战，勤劳的个体和企业是如何实现逆势增长的？
文章明确指出，勤劳的个体和企业通过“积极转型、学习新技术、开拓新市场”实现了逆势增长，而不是抱怨或等待。
文章明确指出，勤劳的个体和企业通过“积极转型、学习新技术、开拓新市场”实现了逆势增长，而不是抱怨或等待。
This sentence means 'She is a diligent person.' The correct order is '她 (she) 是 (is) 一个 (a) 勤劳 (diligent) 的 (possessive/descriptive particle) 人 (person).'
This sentence means 'Only through diligence can one achieve success.' The correct order is '通过 (through) 勤劳 (diligence) 才 (only then) 能 (can) 获得 (obtain) 成功 (success).'
This sentence means 'He is very diligent in life.' The correct order is '他 (he) 对 (towards) 生活 (life) 很 (very) 勤劳 (diligent).'
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Summary
勤劳 (qínláo) is a useful adjective to describe diligent and hardworking people in Chinese.
- Describes someone who works hard
- Positive trait, often praised
- Focuses on consistent effort
उदाहरण
中国人民是勤劳勇敢的。
