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Chinese dictionary
v.take a lot of work; take time and energy
这种活很费工。
This is a difficult job.
做这样的衣裳不是很费工。
This kind of dress isn't too hard to make.
加工这种零件比较费工,一小时怕是完不了。
Processing components like these is relatively work-intensive,I'm afraid one hour won't be enough.
整理这些文件很费工。
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job.
Word usage
- Separable word"费" and "工" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他为了做出这种零件费了不少工。
It took a lot of work for him to make this kind of component.
这件玉雕费过他很多工。
It took a lot of work for him to make this jade sculpture.
这项工作费不了多少工。
The work will not require much labor.