(bound form) to toil; labor
He worked hard all his life.
Therefore, when Heaven is about to entrust a person with a great mission, it first embitters his mind and will, wearies his muscles and bones, starves his body and flesh, depletes his resources, and thwarts his every endeavor — all in order to stir his heart, strengthen his endurance, and develop capacities he did not possess before.
(bound form) laborer
He is a laborer.
(bound form) meritorious deed
He made great contributions through hard work.
to put sb to the trouble (of doing sth)
Excuse me, may I ask where the restroom is?
(bound form) fatigue
He looks very tired.
to express one's appreciation (Taiwan pr. [lao4])
(bound form) to toil; labor
He worked hard all his life.
Therefore, when Heaven is about to entrust a person with a great mission, it first embitters his mind and will, wearies his muscles and bones, starves his body and flesh, depletes his resources, and thwarts his every endeavor — all in order to stir his heart, strengthen his endurance, and develop capacities he did not possess before.
(bound form) laborer
He is a laborer.
(bound form) meritorious deed
He made great contributions through hard work.
to put sb to the trouble (of doing sth)
Excuse me, may I ask where the restroom is?
(bound form) fatigue
He looks very tired.
to express one's appreciation (Taiwan pr. [lao4])