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徒劳

徒勞
tú láoHSK 7

徒劳 (tú láo) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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verb 动

  1. Englishto be futile; to be in vain

    • EX
      他试图说服大家，结果只是徒劳了一场。

      He tried to persuade everyone, but all his efforts were in vain.

    • EX
      他试图挽回局面，但一切都是徒劳。

      He tried to turn the situation around, but everything was futile.

  2. Englishfutile