Meanings of 辛勤
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勤奋 (qínfèn) — 辛勤 emphasizes the effort and dedication in work, while 勤奋 focuses more on the act of being diligent or industrious.
辛勤 is generally used in a positive context to commend someone's efforts, so it is important not to use it sarcastically. Common collocations include 辛勤工作 (hardworking at work) and 辛勤付出 (diligent contributions). Be cautious with the tones, as using the wrong tone may convey a different meaning.
As an HSK 6 word, 辛勤 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to work and effort, such as 努力 (nǔ lì, to strive) and 勤奋 (qín fèn, diligent). Students should focus on using 辛勤 in sentences that emphasize the value of hard work and dedication.
Learners often confuse 辛勤 with 疲惫 (pí bèi, exhausted), using it incorrectly in negative contexts. For example, saying '我今天很辛勤' (I am very hardworking today) when they actually feel tired. The correct expression should focus on the action of working hard, such as '我今天辛勤工作' (I worked hard today).
Pronunciation of 辛勤
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How to say hardworking in Chinese
“hardworking” in Chinese is辛勤
辛勤 refers to someone who is hardworking and industrious, often putting in significant effort and dedication into their tasks. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to describe individuals or groups who demonstrate diligence and perseverance in their work or studies.
When to use 辛勤
辛勤 is generally used in a positive context to commend someone's efforts, so it is important not to use it sarcastically. Common collocations include 辛勤工作 (hardworking at work) and 辛勤付出 (diligent contributions). Be cautious with the tones, as using the wrong tone may convey a different meaning.
辛勤 or something close to it
勤奋 (qínfèn) — 辛勤 emphasizes the effort and dedication in work, while 勤奋 focuses more on the act of being diligent or industrious.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辛勤 with 疲惫 (pí bèi, exhausted), using it incorrectly in negative contexts. For example, saying '我今天很辛勤' (I am very hardworking today) when they actually feel tired. The correct expression should focus on the action of working hard, such as '我今天辛勤工作' (I worked hard today).
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Grammar Patterns of 辛勤
辛勤 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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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他正忙他那本新书。他在____工作，您是知道的。
He's tied up with his new book. He's working hard, you know.
Example Sentences for 辛勤 (1)
Frequently Asked Questions about 辛勤
You can say, '他工作辛勤，是一个优秀的员工。' (He works hard and is an excellent employee.)
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