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    Using 辛苦 (xīnkǔ) to express "hard" or "toilsome"

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    Structure

    这么 + 辛苦

    Explanation

    辛苦 (xīnkǔ) is an adjective meaning "hard," "tiring," or "toilsome," describing work or effort that involves significant physical or mental strain. It is also commonly used as a polite expression to acknowledge someone's effort, as in 辛苦了 (you've worked hard).

    Examples

    • 你辛苦了，先坐下来喝杯水吧。

      Nǐ xīnkǔ le, xiān zuò xiàlái hē bēi shuǐ ba.

      You've worked hard. Sit down and have a glass of water first.

    • 搬家真辛苦，我腰都疼了。

      Bānjiā zhēn xīnkǔ, wǒ yāo dōu téng le.

      Moving is really exhausting; my back is aching.

    • 爸爸每天工作很辛苦，我们应该多关心他。

      Bàba měitiān gōngzuò hěn xīnkǔ, wǒmen yīnggāi duō guānxīn tā.

      Dad works very hard every day; we should care about him more.

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