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勤劳 (qínláo) refers specifically to being industrious or laborious, emphasizing physical work, while 勤奋 (qínfèn) highlights diligence in effort and commitment, often in intellectual or academic contexts.
Be careful not to confuse 勤奋 with 勤劳 (qín láo), which also means diligent but can imply physical labor rather than mental effort. This term is often used in formal settings, so it is essential to maintain an appropriate tone when complimenting someone's diligence.
As an HSK Level 5 word, 勤奋 connects to other vocabulary around work ethic and dedication, like 学习 (xué xí, to study) and 努力 (nǔ lì, to strive). Focus on using it in sentences to describe behaviors or attitudes in academic or work environments.
Learners often confuse 勤奋 with 轻松 (qīng sōng), which means relaxed or easy-going. For instance, saying '他很轻松' (Tā hěn qīngsōng) to mean 'He is very hardworking' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '他很勤奋'.
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How to say hardworking in Chinese
“hardworking” in Chinese is勤奋
勤奋 (qín fèn) means hardworking or diligent, often used to describe someone who puts significant effort and dedication into their work or studies. It conveys a sense of persistence and commitment, and is commonly used in both academic and professional contexts to praise someone's work ethic.
When to use 勤奋
Be careful not to confuse 勤奋 with 勤劳 (qín láo), which also means diligent but can imply physical labor rather than mental effort. This term is often used in formal settings, so it is essential to maintain an appropriate tone when complimenting someone's diligence.
勤奋 or something close to it
勤劳 (qínláo) refers specifically to being industrious or laborious, emphasizing physical work, while 勤奋 (qínfèn) highlights diligence in effort and commitment, often in intellectual or academic contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 勤奋 with 轻松 (qīng sōng), which means relaxed or easy-going. For instance, saying '他很轻松' (Tā hěn qīngsōng) to mean 'He is very hardworking' is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '他很勤奋'.
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Grammar Patterns of 勤奋
勤奋 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我认为取得成功唯一的共同要素是____。
I think the only common denominator of success is hard work.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 勤奋
You can say '他非常勤奋，学习很努力' (Tā fēicháng qínfèn, xuéxí hěn nǔlì) meaning 'He is very hardworking and studies very diligently.'
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