Writing
用功 (yònggōng) — how to say "diligent" in Chinese
用功
Diligent, hardworking
verb · adjective
Character composition
用
to use
功
merit, effort
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
用
Use
#101 · yòng · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
学习用功
xuéxí yònggōng
study diligently
用功读书
yònggōng dúshū
study hard
用功的学生
yònggōng de xuésheng
diligent student
Examples
妹妹每天晚上都用功学习，准备考试。
My younger sister studies hard every night, preparing for the exam.
他是个用功的学生。
He is a diligent student.
Frequently asked questions
Diligent in Chinese meaning
"diligent" in Chinese is 用功 (yònggōng).
用功 meaning in English
用功 (yònggōng) means "Diligent, hardworking".
How is 用功 pronounced?
It is pronounced yònggōng (written as yonggong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "diligent" in Chinese characters?
It is written 用功: 用 has 5 strokes, 功 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 用功?
用功 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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