Word information
Simplified努力
Traditional努力
Pinyinnǔlì
Part of speech动、形
HSK 3.03
HSK 2.03
Chinese word dictionary
努力
nǔlì · to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious
Character breakdown
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How to learn 努力
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