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elbow grease in Chinese

elbow grease in Chinese is 努力.

elbow grease in Chinese

努力

noun

Pronounced: nǔ lì

(idiomatic) Effort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "elbow grease" in Chinese?

"elbow grease" in Chinese is 努力.

How do you pronounce 努力?

"elbow grease" in Chinese is 努力, pronounced "nǔ lì".

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