苦劳

tā méi yǒu gōng láo yě yǒu diǎn kǔ láo

他没有功劳也有点苦劳。

He should be given some credit for hard work even not for merit.

tā de kǔ láo wǒ men dōu jì de

他的苦劳我们都记得。

We all remember his credit for hard work.

tā de kǔ láo bèi dà jiā suǒ jìng pèi

她的苦劳被大家所敬佩。

Her credit for hard work is admired by everyone.