Definition
操劳 (cāo láo) means to work hard over a long period with care and effort, often for family or a demanding task. It implies sustained physical or mental dedication, stronger than 辛苦 (xīnkǔ) which is more general for 'hard work/trouble', and focuses on the effort itself rather than the worry of 操心 (cāo xīn).
verb
to work hard (for a long period, often with physical or mental effort)to take care of (something demanding careful attention)
Examples
- 操劳。Mǔqīn wèile wǒmen cāo láo le yí bèizi.My mother worked hard for us all her life.
- 操劳。Zhè jiàn shì hái děi qǐng nín duō cāo láo.I still need to ask you to take care of this matter.
- 操劳，。Nǐ zuìjìn tài cāo láo le, gāi xiūxi yíxià.You've been working too hard lately; you should take a break.
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