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劳动力 (láo dòng lì) — how to say "labor force" in Chinese
劳动力
Labor force
noun
Character composition
劳
labor
动
to move
力
force
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
大量劳动力
dà liàng láo dòng lì
a large labor force
Examples
这个国家的劳动力在增加。
The labor force of this country is increasing.
劳动力很重要。
Labor force is very important.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "labor force" in Chinese?
"labor force" in Chinese is 劳动力 (láo dòng lì).
What does 劳动力 mean in English?
劳动力 (láo dòng lì) means "Labor force".
How is 劳动力 pronounced?
It is pronounced láo dòng lì (written as lao dong li, laodongli). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "labor force" in Chinese characters?
It is written 劳动力: 劳 has 7 strokes, 动 has 6 strokes, 力 has 2 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 劳动力?
劳动力 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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