diligent · industrious (in one's studies) · to study hard · to make great effort

yòng gōng

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Her diligence is a good example to us all.

她的用功对我们所有人是一个好的榜样。

If you work hard, you'll pass your exam.

如果你用功地读书你会考中的。

She works as hard as anybody does.

她和其他人一样用功。

His brother studies very hard.

他的哥哥很用功读书。

He regrets not having worked harder at school.

他后悔在校时没用功读书。

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