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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'effort' with 努力 (nǔlì)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    做出 + 努力 / 努力 + Verb

    Explanation

    The word 努力 (nǔlì) means "effort" as a noun or "to work hard" as a verb. As a noun, it often appears in the pattern 做出努力 (to make an effort). It conveys diligence and determination in pursuing a goal.

    Examples

    • 经过多年的努力，她终于实现了自己的梦想。

      Jīngguò duō nián de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú shíxiàn le zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.

      After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.

    • 大家都在努力学习，准备期末考试。

      Dàjiā dōu zài nǔlì xuéxí, zhǔnbèi qīmò kǎoshì.

      Everyone is studying hard, preparing for the final exams.

    • 他为这个项目付出了很多努力。

      Tā wèi zhège xiàngmù fùchū le hěn duō nǔlì.

      He put a lot of effort into this project.

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