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It is commonly used in contexts involving physical or manual labor, as well as in phrases related to working diligently or putting someone to trouble. The character also carries the nuance of effort and the value of hard work in Chinese culture.","Imagine a worker (劳) toiling under the sun, with the character resembling a person bent over, engaged in labor. The '工' component signifies work, while the '劳' suggests effort, connecting both the visual and phonetic aspects to its meaning.","Be mindful of the tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. 劳 is often used in formal contexts, so it’s essential to pair it with the correct verbs or nouns, such as 劳动 (labor) or 劳工 (laborer). A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.","While 劳 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects well with HSK 3 vocabulary related to work and effort, such as 工作 (gōngzuò - work) and 努力 (nǔlì - to strive). Students should focus on understanding its usage in compound words to enhance their vocabulary.","The concept of 劳 is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, where hard work is often associated with virtue and merit. In historical contexts, labor was viewed as honorable, contributing to the collectivist ethos prevalent in Chinese society.",[708,711,714],{"a":709,"q":710},"Common phrases include 劳动 (labor) and 劳动者 (laborer), which emphasize the act of working and the people who do it.","What are some common phrases using 劳?",{"a":712,"q":713},"While 劳 can be used in both contexts, it is more frequently found in formal language, especially in written texts.","Is 劳 used in both formal and informal contexts?",{"a":715,"q":716},"Yes, expressions like 劳心 (to worry) and 劳力 (to exert effort) highlight its versatile use in describing both mental and physical labor.","Does 劳 have any idiomatic expressions?","Learners often misuse 劳 by incorrectly pairing it with verbs that do not convey effort, such as saying 劳看 (to labor see) instead of 劳作 (to labor). Always ensure that it is used with contextually appropriate verbs.","辛苦 (xīnkǔ) vs 劳 (láo): Use 辛苦 when emphasizing the hardship or difficulty of the work, while 劳 focuses more on the act of labor itself.","2026-03-24T08:56:17.000Z",{"title":21,"description":21,"og_image":21},{"es":722,"fr":723,"ja":724,"ko":725,"vi":726},"Término que se refiere al trabajo o a un trabajador. También puede significar esfuerzo o carga.","Terme désignant le travail ou un travailleur. Peut aussi signifier un effort ou une peine.","労働すること、または労働者を指す言葉。苦労や努力を意味することもある。","노동, 일하는 것 또는 노동자를 의미한다. 고생하거나 애쓰는 것을 나타내기도 한다.","Thuật ngữ chỉ lao động hoặc người lao động. 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