不辞辛劳
不辞辛劳 (bù cí xīn láo) literally means “not refusing toil and hardship” and expresses “tireless dedication”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving success and perseverance.
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Tireless dedication
Pronunciation: bù cí xīn láo Literal meaning: Not refusing toil and hardship
Origin & Usage
Not (不) declining (辞) the bitter (辛) labour (劳). The key character is 辞, to refuse or excuse oneself — the phrase is about what someone did not do, namely find a reason to be elsewhere. That makes it quieter praise than it first appears, and appropriately so: it is used of the person who was reliably there for the tedious and unrewarded parts, and it appears constantly in citations, thanks and eulogies for exactly that sort of contribution.
Examples
English: "She tirelessly pursued her goals, never once complaining about the effort required."
Chinese: 她不辞辛劳地追求自己的目标，从不抱怨所需的努力。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 不辞辛劳 mean in English?
不辞辛劳 (bù cí xīn láo) literally translates to “Not refusing toil and hardship” and is used to express “Tireless dedication”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Success & Perseverance category.
When is 不辞辛劳 used?
Situation: She tirelessly pursued her goals, never once complaining about the effort required.
What is the pinyin for 不辞辛劳?
The pinyin pronunciation for 不辞辛劳 is “bù cí xīn láo”.