kǔ​lì HSK7

physical labor

Senses

苦力 kǔ​lì physical labor

Heavy physical exertion or manual toil

苦力 kǔ​lì coolie

An unskilled laborer, especially used historically for Chinese laborers; originally a loanword from English "coolie".

苦力 kǔ​lì strenuous effort

Diligent application of effort, especially in study or work; painstaking endeavor

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