lok6 lik6落力
Jyutpinglok6 lik6
Yalelohk lihk
Definition
To work hard or exert effort; diligent and conscientious.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intensity and dedication put into a specific task or performance rather than general diligence. It often implies a visible or physical exertion, making it a common choice when describing someone giving their all during sports, performances, or projects. Unlike the more formal 努力, this term carries a sense of active, spirited engagement.
Examples
He really put in a lot of effort for the competition this time.
Related words
Common phrases
to do something with great effort
to perform with great energy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's general character or long-term personality trait, as it is primarily used for specific actions or events. Use 勤力 when describing someone who is habitually hardworking.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
