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努力

nǔ lì

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nǔ lì
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努力
traditional
努力

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to make an effort; to try hard; to strive

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After months of effort, the group fulfilled its wish to start a school magazine.

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经过几个月的努力,小组实现了开办校刊的愿望。

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