Definition
勤于 is a verb phrase meaning 'to be diligent in' or 'to work hard at'. It always takes a gerund or noun as its object — you勤于 something, typically a habit or activity (like studying, thinking, writing). It functions like a formal, single-unit verb, so place the object directly after 勤于 without a preposition.
v.p.
to be diligent into work hard at (a habit or activity)
Examples
- 勤于，。Tā qín yú xuéxí, suǒyǐ jìnbù hěn kuài.He is diligent in studying, so he improves quickly.
- 勤于，。Tā qín yú sīkǎo, zǒng néng tíchū hǎo wèntí.She is diligent in thinking and always raises good questions.
- 勤于，。Zhè wèi zuòjiā qín yú xiězuò, měinián dōu chūbǎn xīn shū.This writer is diligent in writing; every year he publishes a new book.
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