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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 「任怨任勞」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Let’s learn about the idiom 「任怨任勞」! Its detailed explanation and usage are presented below.

Ren: to take responsibility and to endure. Not afraid of resentment or hardship. Same as “working hard and without complaint”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

rèn yuàn rèn láo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yam6 yun3 yam6 lou4

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.