操劳

cāo láo

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to work hard
to look after

Definition

辛苦地工作或劳动；费心费力地处理事务。

To work hard; to take pains; to be weary with toil.

Usage

通常用于描述为了家庭、事业等付出大量精力和时间，常常带有褒义或中性色彩，强调勤勉和责任感。

Often used to describe putting in a lot of energy and time for family, career, etc., usually with positive or neutral connotations, emphasizing diligence and sense of responsibility.

Examples

1 母亲为了这个家操劳了一辈子。 (Mother toiled for this family all her life.)
2 他日夜操劳，终于完成了这个项目。 (He worked hard day and night and finally completed this project.)
3 别太操劳了，要注意身体。 (Don't overwork yourself; take care of your health.)
4 这位老师为学生的成长操碎了心。 (This teacher has taken great pains for the students' growth.)
5 她操劳过度，病倒了。 (She fell ill from overwork.)
6 年迈的父母仍然在田间操劳。 (The elderly parents are still toiling in the fields.)

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