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rèn 任 láo 劳 rèn 任 yuàn 怨

任劳任怨 rèn láo rèn yuàn

to work hard without complaint; uncomplaining and hardworking

Literally: bear toil bear complaint

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Origin

From the Han shu: 任劳任怨 was used to praise loyal, tireless officials.

How to use it

Predicate or attributive; positive. 任劳任怨地工作.

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  1. 他在公司任劳任怨地干了二十年。
    Tā zài gōngsī rèn láo rèn yuàn de gàn le èrshí nián.
    He worked hard and uncomplainingly at the company for twenty years.
    he at company bear toil bear complaint (particle) work (particle) twenty year
  2. 妈妈每天做家务,任劳任怨,从来不说累。
    Māma měi tiān zuò jiāwù, rèn láo rèn yuàn, cónglái bù shuō lèi.
    Mum does the housework every day without complaint and never says she is tired.
    mum every day do housework, bear toil bear complaint, ever not say tired

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