Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「刻苦耐勞」 for better learning.
Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「刻苦耐勞」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.
Hardworking: able to endure hardship; endurance: able to withstand and endure. Work hard and can withstand heavy work.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
kè kǔ nài láo
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
hak1 fu2 noi6 lou4
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.
