Láo ㄌㄠˊ lou4

  • surname Lao

láo ㄌㄠˊ lou4

  • (bound form) to toil; labor
  • (bound form) laborer
  • (bound form) meritorious deed
  • (bound form) fatigue
  • to put sb to the trouble (of doing sth)
  • (bound form) to express appreciation for sb's efforts (Taiwan pr. [lao4])

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 劳 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 勞駕! Excuse me!
  • 能者多劳。 It's only the most capable who do the work.
  • 他劳无所获。 He wasn't given any reward for his service.
  • 勞莉會游泳。 Laurie knows how to swim.
  • 他不爱劳动。 He is not one for hard work.

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