努力

• 拼音: nǔ lì
• 汉字拆解: 努 (nǔ) — to exert, to strive; 力 (lì) — strength, power

含义

Hardworking; diligent; to work hard; to make an effort. Describes putting in great effort towards a goal.

Can function as both an adjective (a hardworking person) and a verb (to work hard). It is one of the most common words of encouragement in Chinese. Often used by parents, teachers, and bosses to motivate others.

例句

1. 他学习非常努力。
2. 只要你努力，就能成功。
3. 老师说我们要更努力才行。

用法指南

语境: encouragement, school, work

语气: motivational

正确说法

• 加油，继续努力！(Keep going, keep working hard!)
• 她是一个很努力的学生。(She is a very hardworking student.)

错误说法

• 不要对正在难过的人只说'你要努力' (Don't just tell someone who is upset to 'try harder' — it can sound dismissive of their feelings)

起源与历史

Compound of 努 (to exert, to strive) and 力 (strength, power). Together they convey the idea of putting forth one's full strength.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal