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努力

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When you're first starting out with Chinese, you'll encounter many words that are similar to English ones. However, 努力 is a bit different. While it means 'diligent' or 'to strive,' it's often used more actively than its English counterparts. Think of it as putting in effort. It’s a great word to use when you want to talk about working hard in your studies or at work. You'll hear it a lot in everyday conversation when people encourage each other.

When we say someone is 努力 (nǔ lì), it means they are working very hard and putting a lot of effort into something. It describes someone who is diligent and dedicated to achieving their goals. You can use it to talk about studying, working, or even practicing a skill. It's a positive word that shows someone is trying their best.

When we say someone is 努力 (nǔlì), we mean they are diligent or that they strive hard. It’s an adjective that describes a person who puts in a lot of effort and works industriously towards a goal. Think of someone who consistently studies or practices to improve. You’ll often hear this word used to encourage others to work harder or to praise someone's dedication.

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁

努力 30초 만에

  • Hard work pays off.
  • Always give your best.
  • Diligence leads to success.

§ Basic Sentence Structure with 努力

The word 努力 (nǔ lì) can be used in a few different ways. Most commonly, you'll see it as an adjective meaning 'diligent' or 'hardworking,' or as a verb meaning 'to strive' or 'to make an effort.' Let's look at how to place it in simple sentences.

As an Adjective
When 努力 describes someone or something, it usually comes before the noun, often with 的 (de).

他是一个很努力的学生。(Tā shì yī gè hěn nǔ lì de xué shēng.)

Translation hint: He is a very hardworking student.

As a Verb
When 努力 acts as a verb, it directly follows the subject. It often takes an object or is followed by another verb to indicate what effort is being made.

我们应该努力学习。(Wǒ men yīng gāi nǔ lì xué xí.)

Translation hint: We should study hard (strive to study).

§ 努力 with Complements

You can use 努力 with complements to show the result or degree of your effort. A common complement is 地 (de), similar to '-ly' in English, making 努力 an adverb to modify a following verb.

他努力地工作。(Tā nǔ lì de gōng zuò.)

Translation hint: He works diligently (hard).

Using Result Complements
You can also use result complements after 努力 to express the outcome of the effort.

他努力了一整天。(Tā nǔ lì le yī zhěng tiān.)

Translation hint: He worked hard (strove) for a whole day.

§ Common Phrases with 努力

Here are some useful phrases you'll hear and use with 努力.

  • 努力工作 (nǔ lì gōng zuò)
    Work hard

    我们都应该努力工作。(Wǒ men dōu yīng gāi nǔ lì gōng zuò.)

    Translation hint: We all should work hard.

  • 努力学习 (nǔ lì xué xí)
    Study hard

    为了通过考试，我必须努力学习。(Wèi le tōng guò kǎo shì, wǒ bì xū nǔ lì xué xí.)

    Translation hint: To pass the exam, I must study hard.

  • 非常努力 (fēi cháng nǔ lì)
    Very diligent/hardworking

    她学习非常努力。(Tā xué xí fēi cháng nǔ lì.)

    Translation hint: She studies very diligently.

§ At Work

In a professional setting, 努力 (nǔ lì) is a common way to talk about effort and diligence. You'll hear it often when people discuss work performance, team goals, or individual contributions.

DEFINITION
diligent, to strive

我们应该努力工作，完成这个项目。(Wǒmen yīnggāi nǔ lì gōngzuò, wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.)

Translation hint: We should work hard to finish this project.

他一直很努力，所以得到了晋升。(Tā yīzhí hěn nǔ lì, suǒyǐ dédào le jìnshēng.)

Translation hint: He has always been very diligent, so he got promoted.

§ At School

In an academic environment, 努力 (nǔ lì) is crucial. Teachers often encourage students to be 努力, and students might talk about how hard they are working for exams or assignments.

你需要努力学习才能考好。(Nǐ xūyào nǔ lì xuéxí cái néng kǎo hǎo.)

Translation hint: You need to study hard to do well on the exam.

她是一个非常努力的学生。(Tā shì yīgè fēicháng nǔ lì de xuéshēng.)

Translation hint: She is a very diligent student.

  • Parents might tell their children: 要努力！(Yào nǔ lì!) - Be diligent!
  • A teacher might praise a student: 你很努力。(Nǐ hěn nǔ lì.) - You are very diligent.

§ In the News

News reports often use 努力 (nǔ lì) to describe collective efforts, government initiatives, or people's determination in various situations, like disaster relief or economic development.

政府正在努力改善民生。(Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài nǔ lì gǎishàn mínshēng.)

Translation hint: The government is striving to improve people's livelihoods.

救援队努力寻找幸存者。(Jiùyuán duì nǔ lì xúnzhǎo xìngcúnzhě.)

Translation hint: The rescue team is working hard to find survivors.

Hello, language learners! Today we're looking at 努力 (nǔlì), a super common and useful word in Chinese. It means 'diligent' or 'to strive.' Let's break it down.

§ What does 努力 mean?

Definition
Diligent; to strive; to make an effort; to work hard.

Essentially, if you're putting in a lot of effort and working hard towards something, you are 努力. It can describe a person, an action, or even a general attitude.

§ How to use 努力 in sentences

Let's see some practical examples. You'll notice 努力 can often act like an adjective or an adverb.

他学习很努力。

Translation hint: He studies very diligently.

我们应该努力工作。

Translation hint: We should strive to work (work hard).

只要你努力，就会成功。

Translation hint: As long as you make an effort, you will succeed.

§ Similar words and when to use 努力 vs alternatives

Chinese has a few ways to express similar ideas. Let's compare 努力 with some common alternatives.

  • 努力 (nǔlì) vs. 认真 (rènzhēn)

    Both can imply a good attitude, but there's a key difference:

    • 努力 (nǔlì): Focuses on the effort and hard work put into something, often with the goal of achieving success or improvement. It implies persistence and striving.

      他为了考上好大学，每天都非常努力。

      Translation hint: To get into a good university, he is very diligent/hard-working every day.

    • 认真 (rènzhēn): Focuses on being serious, conscientious, and earnest. It means doing something carefully, not carelessly. You can be认真 without necessarily being 努力 (e.g., carefully but not necessarily working extremely hard).

      请你认真听我说。

      Translation hint: Please listen to me carefully/seriously.

      她工作很认真，很少出错。

      Translation hint: She works very conscientiously, rarely making mistakes.

  • 努力 (nǔlì) vs. 勤奋 (qínfèn)

    These two are very close in meaning and often interchangeable, especially when describing someone who is hardworking. However, 勤奋 is generally used more as an adjective to describe a person's character, indicating an inherent quality of being industrious.

    • 努力 (nǔlì): Can be an adjective ('diligent') or a verb phrase ('to make an effort,' 'to strive'). It's about the action of putting in effort.

      你要继续努力。

      Translation hint: You need to continue to strive/work hard.

    • 勤奋 (qínfèn): Primarily an adjective meaning 'diligent,' 'industrious,' 'assiduous.' It emphasizes the consistent nature of being hardworking.

      他是一个勤奋的学生。

      Translation hint: He is a diligent student.

  • 努力 (nǔlì) vs. 辛苦 (xīnkǔ)

    These are quite different, but beginners sometimes confuse them.

    • 努力 (nǔlì): The positive action of putting in effort.

    • 辛苦 (xīnkǔ): Describes something as 'hard,' 'toilsome,' or 'strenuous.' It focuses on the difficulty or labor involved, often with a sense of hardship. It can also be used as a polite thanks for someone's hard work (您辛苦了 - You've worked hard, often implying appreciation for their hardship).

      农民工作很辛苦。

      Translation hint: Farmers' work is very hard/toilsome.

Keep practicing, and you'll master 努力 and its related words in no time. 祝你学习努力! (Wish you study diligently!)

발음 가이드

UK nǔ lì
US nǔ lì
third tone on 'nǔ', fourth tone on 'lì'
자주 하는 실수
  • confusing with other similar sounding words
  • incorrect tone pronunciation

난이도

독해 1/5

short and common characters

쓰기 1/5

short and common characters

말하기 1/5

common pronunciation

듣기 1/5

common pronunciation

다음에 무엇을 배울까

다음에 배울 것

学习 (xué xí) - to study 工作 (gōng zuò) - to work, job 练习 (liàn xí) - to practice

고급

勤奋 (qín fèn) - diligent, hardworking 奋斗 (fèn dòu) - to struggle, to fight for

알아야 할 문법

You can use 努力 (nǔ lì) as an adjective before a noun to describe someone who is diligent.

他是一个努力的学生。(Tā shì yīgè nǔlì de xuéshēng.) - He is a diligent student.

You can also use 努力 (nǔ lì) as an adverb to modify a verb, meaning 'diligently' or 'with effort'.

她努力学习汉语。(Tā nǔlì xuéxí Hànyǔ.) - She diligently studies Chinese.

When 努力 (nǔ lì) is used as a verb, it means 'to strive' or 'to make an effort'.

我们应该努力工作。(Wǒmen yīnggāi nǔlì gōngzuò.) - We should strive to work hard.

You can combine 努力 (nǔ lì) with other verbs to express the idea of striving to do something.

他努力想办法。(Tā nǔlì xiǎng bànfǎ.) - He strives to think of a solution.

You can use 努力 (nǔ lì) in a sentence to encourage someone to work hard or make an effort.

请你努力。(Qǐng nǐ nǔlì.) - Please work hard. (Or, Please make an effort.)

수준별 예문

1

他学习很努力。

He studies very diligently.

2

她工作很努力。

She works very hard.

3

我们应该努力学习中文。

We should diligently study Chinese.

4

他努力想解决这个问题。

He tried hard to solve this problem.

5

只要努力，没有什么不可能。

As long as you strive, nothing is impossible.

6

她一直很努力地在学习新的技能。

She has been diligently learning new skills.

7

为了实现梦想，他每天都努力工作。

To achieve his dream, he works hard every day.

8

虽然很难，但我们会努力的。

Although it's difficult, we will strive our best.

1

他学习很努力，所以成绩一直很好。

He studies very diligently, so his grades are always good.

2

为了实现梦想，她一直很努力地工作。

To achieve her dream, she has been working very hard.

3

我们应该努力学习，为将来打下基础。

We should study hard to lay a foundation for the future.

4

虽然任务很困难，但他还是努力完成了。

Although the task was difficult, he still worked hard to complete it.

5

只要你努力，就没有什么不可能的。

As long as you work hard, nothing is impossible.

6

她努力练习中文，希望能和中国人流利交流。

She practices Chinese diligently, hoping to communicate fluently with Chinese people.

7

面对挑战，我们必须更加努力。

Facing challenges, we must work even harder.

8

通过努力，他终于考上了理想的大学。

Through hard work, he finally got into his ideal university.

자주 혼동되는 단어

努力 vs Hardworking vs. Conscientious

While 'diligent' often implies both hard work and carefulness, in Chinese, words like 努力 (nǔ lì) focus on the 'hard work' aspect, and 认真 (rèn zhēn) focuses on the 'conscientious' or 'serious' aspect.

努力 vs Effort for a specific task vs. Sustained diligence

努力 (nǔ lì) can describe effort for a single task or general hard work. 勤奋 (qín fèn) often suggests a consistent and ongoing quality of diligence.

努力 vs General effort vs. Effort enduring hardship

努力 (nǔ lì) is a general term for effort. 刻苦 (kè kǔ) specifically implies enduring difficulties while working hard, often for significant achievements.

문법 패턴

Adjective as predicate: S + 很 + 努力 Adverbial modifier: S + 努力 + V Adjective as attribute: S + 是 + (一)个 + 努力 + 的 + N Sentence structure: S + 要 + 努力 + V Connective phrase: S + 需要 + 努力 + 才 + V Imperative: 请 + 努力 + V Conditional clause: 只要 + 努力，就 + VP Idiomatic expression: 努力学习，天天向上

혼동하기 쉬운

努力 vs 认真 (rèn zhēn)

Both 认真 and 努力 can describe someone who is dedicated or serious. However, 认真 focuses more on the attitude and meticulousness in completing a task, while 努力 emphasizes the effort and hard work put in.

认真 describes being serious, conscientious, and meticulous. 努力 describes putting in effort and working hard.

他工作很认真。(He works very conscientiously.) 她努力学习中文。(She works hard to study Chinese.)

努力 vs 勤奋 (qín fèn)

勤奋 and 努力 both mean diligent or hardworking. They are often interchangeable, but 勤奋 tends to imply a more sustained and consistent effort over time, while 努力 can be about a specific instance of effort.

勤奋 suggests persistent and consistent diligence. 努力 can be a more general term for putting in effort.

他是一个勤奋的学生。(He is a diligent student.) 他努力完成作业。(He worked hard to finish his homework.)

努力 vs 刻苦 (kè kǔ)

Both 刻苦 and 努力 relate to hard work. 刻苦, however, specifically implies enduring hardship and difficulty in the process of working hard, often for a long-term goal.

刻苦 means to work hard and endure hardship. 努力 is a more general term for making an effort.

他刻苦学习，终于考上了大学。(He studied diligently and endured hardship, finally getting into university.) 他努力学习中文。(He works hard to study Chinese.)

努力 vs 奋斗 (fèn dòu)

奋斗 and 努力 both involve striving. 奋斗 often refers to a struggle or fight towards a greater, often ambitious, goal, while 努力 is a more general term for effort.

奋斗 implies a struggle or striving for a significant goal. 努力 is a general term for making an effort.

他为自己的梦想而奋斗。(He strives for his dreams.) 他努力学习。(He works hard to study.)

努力 vs 用功 (yòng gōng)

用功 is similar to 努力, especially when referring to studying. However, 用功 is almost exclusively used for academic or intellectual effort, whereas 努力 can be applied to any kind of effort.

用功 specifically means to study diligently or apply oneself to academic tasks. 努力 is a broader term for putting in effort in any context.

他学习很用功。(He studies very diligently.) 他努力工作。(He works hard.)

문장 패턴

A1

他很努力。

He is very diligent.

A1

她学习很努力。

She studies very diligently.

A1

我们要努力工作。

We need to work hard (strive to work).

A1

努力学习，天天向上。

Study hard (strive to learn), make progress every day.

A1

他是一个努力的学生。

He is a diligent student.

A1

你需要努力才能成功。

You need to strive (be diligent) to succeed.

A1

请努力完成作业。

Please diligently complete your homework.

A1

只要努力，就没有什么不可能的。

As long as you strive (are diligent), nothing is impossible.

사용법

努力 (nǔ lì) can be used as an adjective meaning 'diligent' or 'hardworking'. For example, 他是一个很努力的学生 (Tā shì yīgè hěn nǔlì de xuéshēng) - He is a very diligent student.

It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to strive' or 'to make an effort'. For example, 我们要努力学习 (Wǒmen yào nǔlì xuéxí) - We need to strive to study (or study hard).

When used as a verb, it often implies putting in sustained effort over time to achieve a goal.

자주 하는 실수

A common mistake is using 努力 directly before another verb without a de (地) particle if it's describing how the action is performed. While sometimes acceptable in very informal speech, it's generally better to say 努力地做 (nǔlì de zuò) when modifying a verb to mean 'do diligently' or 'strive to do'.

For instance, instead of 我努力学习 (Wǒ nǔlì xuéxí), which is acceptable, if you want to emphasize the manner, you might say 我努力地学习 (Wǒ nǔlì de xuéxí). However, when 努力 itself functions as the main verb 'to strive', then no 地 is needed (e.g., 我们要努力 (Wǒmen yào nǔlì) - We need to strive).

셀프 테스트 24 질문

multiple choice A2

Choose the sentence where "努力" is used correctly:

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他很努力学习中文。

"努力" (nǔlì) means diligent or to strive. In this sentence, it describes his diligent study of Chinese. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not use "努力" appropriately.

multiple choice A2

Which of the following describes someone who is "努力"?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 一个总是很晚睡觉，很早起床学习的学生。

Someone who is "努力" (nǔlì) is diligent and strives to achieve something. A student who stays up late and wakes up early to study fits this description. The other options describe people who are not diligent.

multiple choice A2

If you want to say someone is working hard for a goal, you would use:

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他很努力工作。

"努力" (nǔlì) means diligent or to strive. To say someone is working hard, you would use "他很努力工作" (tā hěn nǔlì gōngzuò). The other options describe laziness, happiness, or slowness, which are not synonyms for working hard.

true false A2

如果你想取得好成绩，你需要努力学习。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

This statement is true. "努力" (nǔlì) means to strive or to be diligent. To achieve good grades, one needs to study diligently.

true false A2

一个努力的人通常会很快放弃。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

This statement is false. An "努力" (nǔlì) person is diligent and strives, meaning they are less likely to give up quickly. They persevere.

true false A2

老师喜欢努力学习的学生。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 참

This statement is true. Teachers generally appreciate students who are "努力" (nǔlì) and put effort into their studies.

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他学习很努力

This sentence means 'He studies very diligently.' The adverb '很' (very) modifies the adjective '努力' (diligent).

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 要学好中文就得努力

This sentence means 'If you want to learn Chinese well, you must strive.' '要...就得...' is a common structure meaning 'if...then must...'.

sentence order A2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 因为她很努力所以她成功了

This sentence means 'Because she was very diligent, she succeeded.' '因为...所以...' is a common structure meaning 'because...therefore...'.

listening B1

He studies very diligently, so his grades are very good.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他学习很努力，所以成绩很好。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

As long as we work hard, we will definitely succeed.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 只要我们努力，就一定能成功。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

The teacher encouraged us to study hard and not give up.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 老师鼓励我们要努力学习，不要放弃。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

你觉得努力重要吗？为什么？

Focus: 努力 (nǔ lì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

在你的生活中，什么时候你最努力？

Focus: 时候 (shí hou)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

如果你想学好中文，你需要怎么努力？

Focus: 需要 (xū yào)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

He studies Chinese very diligently.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他学习汉语很努力。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Only through diligence can one succeed.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 只有努力，才能成功。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

She has always strived for her dream.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她为了梦想一直很努力。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

他工作一直都很努力，所以升职了。

Focus: 努力 (nǔ lì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

我们应该努力学习，为将来做准备。

Focus: 为将来 (wèi jiāng lái)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

不管遇到什么困难，我们都要努力克服。

Focus: 克服 (kè fú)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

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