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劳动力
láodònglì
Description
“劳动力”是指能够工作的人，或者一个国家、公司里可以干活的人。
"劳动力" refers to people who are able to work, or the workers available in a country or company.
这个词常常在讲经济和工作的时候用。
This word is often used when talking about the economy and jobs.
Meanings
劳动力láodònglì
labor force; workforce
这个城市有很多年轻的劳动力。
This city has a large young workforce.
劳动力láodònglì
person's ability to work; manpower
他身体不好，失去了劳动力。
He is in poor health and has lost his ability to work.
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Notes
- Etymology
劳动 (labor) + 力 (power/force), literally 'labor power'.
- Nuance
often used in economics; refers to workers as a group or one's capacity to work.
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