- 劳动 láodòng to laborto work; to perform physical or mental labor to produce wealth or benefits; manual labor
- 劳动力 láodònglì labor forcelabor force; workforce; manpower
- 疲劳 píláo fatigueweariness or exhaustion caused by overexertion
- 效劳 xiàoláo to serveTo work for someone or do something for their benefit; to be of service.
- 劳动者 láodòngzhě workerworker; laborer; someone who works to earn a living, especially a manual laborer
- 劳务 láowù service; laborlabor or services provided to others (often for payment); work duties
- 麦当劳 màidāngláo McDonald'sinternationally famous fast food company and restaurant chain, known for hamburgers and french fries
- 劳驾 láojià excuse mePolite expression used when asking for a favor, such as requesting someone to do something or to make way.
- 劳力 láolì laborThe physical effort or strength exerted during work.
- 功劳 gōngláo contributioncontribution; meritorious service; credit for an achievement
- 劳工 láogōng laborerlaborer; worker; person who earns a living through manual labor
- 劳资 láozī labor and capitallabor and capital; the collective term for workers and management in a private enterprise
- 劳累 láolèi tiredtired; exhausted; worn out from overwork
- 劳伦斯 láolúnsī Lawrencetransliteration of the English name Lawrence
- 勤劳 qínláo hardworkingindustrious; hardworking; diligent; giving one's all to labor without fear of hardship
- 劳模 láomó model worker[abbreviation] for [[劳动模范|勞動模範|lao2 dong4 mo2 fan4]]; a title awarded to individuals with outstanding contributions in work and production
- 克劳斯 kèláosī ClausThe name Claus, Klaus, or Krauss.
- 酬劳 chóuláo compensationPayment, fee, or reward given to someone for their labor or services.
- 徒劳 túláo futile effortfutile or fruitless labor; wasted effort
- 劳动党 láodòngdǎng Labor Partya political party representing the interests of workers; labor party
- 劳动法 láodòngfǎ labor lawGeneral term for laws and regulations governing labor relations and associated matters (e.g., contracts, wages, insurance)
- 劳教 láojiào reeducate through laborTo subject someone to reeducation through physical labor
- 劳埃德 láo'āidé Lloydthe name Lloyd; also refers to Lloyd's of London, the insurance market
- 劳作 láozuò to laborTo do manual labor or physical work
- 按劳分配 ànláofēnpèi to distribute according to workto distribute income or goods according to the amount of work performed
- 体力劳动 tǐlìláodòng physical laborWork or effort primarily carried out using bodily strength, as opposed to [[脑力劳动|腦力勞動|nao3 li4 lao2 dong4]].
- 克劳德 kèláodé Claudemale given name (transliteration of the French or English name Claude)
- 操劳 cāoláo to work hardto toil or work hard, especially over a long period of time; to labor; to be industrious
- 一劳永逸 yīláoyǒngyì once and for allTo put in the effort once so that one can enjoy permanent ease; to settle a matter forever by doing it thoroughly one time.
- 克劳福德 kèláofúdé CrawfordCrawford, a person's name or a location, such as the town in Texas.
- 辛劳 xīnláo laboriouslaborious; hard-working; to toil
- 吃苦耐劳 chīkǔnàiláo hardworkingto endure hardships and be hardworking or untiring
- 劳斯莱斯 láosīláisī Rolls-RoyceA British luxury automobile and aero-engine manufacturer; also refers to a high-end luxury car produced by this company.
- 犒劳 kàoláo to reward with food and drinkTo reward, comfort, or feast someone with food and drink after they have performed a difficult task or hard work.
- 劳保 láobǎo labor insurance(abbreviation) labor insurance; welfare system providing benefits for workers during illness, injury, or retirement. Specifically [[劳动保险|勞動保險|lao2 dong4 bao3 xian3]] in Mainland China or [[劳工保险|勞工保險|lao2 gong1 bao3 xian3]] in Taiwan.
- 劳动节 láodòngjié Labor DayLabor Day (May 1); short for [[五一国际劳动节|五一國際勞動節|wu3 yi1 guo2 ji4 lao2 dong4 jie2]]; also called [[五一劳动节|五一勞動節|wu3 yi1 lao2 dong4 jie2]] or [[国际劳动节|國際勞動節|guo2 ji4 lao2 dong4 jie2]]
- 劳动教养 láodòngjiàoyǎng reeducation through laborA system of administrative detention in China used for individuals with minor offenses that do not warrant criminal punishment.
- 举手之劳 jǔshǒuzhīláo very slight effortthe simple effort of lifting one's hand; used to describe a task that is extremely easy to perform or a favor that requires very little trouble
- 慰劳 wèiláo to reward with food and drinkTo express appreciation or comfort to someone for their hard work through gifts, food, or money.
- 汗马功劳 hànmǎgōngláo heroic contributionachievements made on the battlefield; by extension, significant hard work and great contributions made in one's career
- 任劳任怨 rènláorènyuàn to work hard and endure criticismto work hard without complaint; to be diligent and responsible despite hardship or blame
- 劳改 láogǎi reform through laborthe system or process of reforming criminals through labor; a shortening of [[劳动改造|勞動改造|lao2 dong4 gai3 zao4]]
- 义务劳动 yìwùláodòng voluntary laborWork or labor performed voluntarily without pay or compensation
- 劳苦 láokǔ to toilto toil; hard work; to labor through hardship
- 不劳而获 bùláo'érhuò to reap without sowing(idiom) to get something without working for it; to profit by other people's toil; to sponge off others
- 代劳 dàiláo to do something for someoneto do something on someone's behalf or in place of someone else; to take over a task for another person
- 劳动日 láodòngrì workdayworkday; working day
- 劳民伤财 láomínshāngcái waste of manpower and resourcesTo tire out the people and waste money; refers to a project or policy that is wasteful and provides little benefit.
- 劳务费 láowùfèi labor cost, service feepayment or remuneration for labor or services provided
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