劳
Meaning:
to labor, to toil; to do manual work
HSK 4
Frequency:
#694
Pinyin:
láo
Strokes:
7
Radical:
力
How to Write 劳 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
About "劳" in Chinese
The Chinese character 劳 (láo) means "to labor, to toil; to do manual work". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 劳 include: 代劳, 伯劳, 偏劳.
📚 Words and Phrases with 劳
Common words containing this character
代劳
to do sth in place of sb else
HSK 2
伯劳
shrike
HSK 2
偏劳
undue trouble
HSK 2
功劳
contribution
HSK 2
劳作
work
HSK 2
劳倦
exhausted
HSK 2
勤劳
hardworking
HSK 2
唁劳
to offer condolences
HSK 2
外劳
foreign worker (abbr. for 外籍勞工|外籍劳工[wai4 ji2 lao2 gong1])
HSK 2
帕劳
Republic of Palau (Pacific island nation)
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man lifting 力 a load 冖 of grass 艹
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "劳"?
- The pinyin is láo
- How many strokes does "劳" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "劳" mean?
- to labor, to toil; to do manual work
- What is the radical of "劳"?
- The radical is "力"