complain of one's toil; mention one's hard work
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to complain of one's toil; to mention one's own hard work or hardship
literaryA relatively formal, literary, or humble expression, often used in historical or respectful contexts to modestly acknowledge one's efforts. It may imply seeking recognition, understanding, or sympathy.
Chén臣
zǐ子
wèi为
guó国
xiào效
lì力
，
bù不
gǎn敢
gào告
láo劳
。
As a subject serving the country, I dare not complain of my toil.
Tā他
mò默
mò默
gōng工
zuò作
duō多
nián年
，
cóng从
wèi未
xiàng向
lǐng领
dǎo导
gào告
láo劳
。
He has worked diligently for many years and has never complained of his toil to the leader.
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Gǔ古
rén人
cháng常
yǐ以
“
bù不
gào告
láo劳
”
zuò作
wéi为
měi美
dé德
。
In ancient times, 'not complaining of one's toil' was often regarded as a virtue.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiàng将
jūn军
shēn身
jīng经
bǎi百
zhàn战
，
què却
cóng从
bù不
gào告
láo劳
。
This old general has fought countless battles but never complains of his hardships.