We strive to offer you free Chinese learning resources. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, which are rich in meaning and can be used in various situations. Today’s idiom is 「勞苦功高」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「勞苦功高」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
He put in a lot of effort, endured a lot of hardships, and made great contributions.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
láo kǔ gōng gāo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
lou4 fu2 gung1 gou1
The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.
