努 (nǔ) - to exert & to strive
努 · nǔ
to exert;
to strive;
to make an effort;
to put forth strength
to exertto striveto make an effort
Usage highlights
to work hardto exert effortto strive diligentlyto put forth strengthto make an efforthardworking spirit
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He works very hard (他很努力).
- We must strive to improve (我们要努力改进).
- Put more effort into your studies (学习要加把努).
- Through hard work, she succeeded (通过努力，她成功了).
Collocations
- to work hard(努力)
- to exert effort(用力)
- to strive diligently(勤奋努力)
- to put forth strength(出力)
- to make an effort(加把劲)
- hardworking spirit(努力精神)
Idioms
- To spare no effort(不遗余力)
- To exert one's utmost strength(竭尽全力)
- To make strenuous efforts(努力不懈)
- To strive with might and main(全力以赴)
Cultural background
FAQ- Reflects the Confucian value of diligence and continuous self-improvement.
- Often used in educational contexts to encourage students to study hard.
- Represents the traditional Chinese virtue of perseverance and hard work.