Mandarin Word of the Day
辛苦
/XIN ku/ • adjective — 20th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to work hard; to have a difficult time
Examples
- 这段时间我工作得很辛苦。
(I've been working hard during this period.) - 你的辛苦我都看在眼里。
(I can see all your hard work.) - 他为了这个项目付出了辛苦。
(He worked very hard for this project.)
Synonyms
- 艰辛
- 劳累
The word is commonly used to acknowledge someone’s effort or struggle, especially in work or challenging situations.
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