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The character 劳, the simplified form of 勒, is structured with the semantic radical 力 (strength) at the bottom. Its traditional upper component, 𤇾, originally depicted two fires burning in darkness, suggesting vigorous physical effort, often under demanding or nighttime conditions. The simplified version replaces this with the grass radical 艹 and the cover component 冖, while 力 retains the core meaning. The definition has consistently centered on labor, toil, exhaustion, and work, extending to the workforce and the idea of rewarding strenuous effort.
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劳动最光荣。
他整天劳累地工作。
这份报酬是劳动的成果。
我们要尊重劳动者的付出。
公司慰劳了所有优秀员工。
他的功劳不会被大家忘记。
这项任务劳神又费力。
社会发展中脑力劳动越来越重要。