English–Chinese
“strive” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfèn dòu
Example
为了成功，你要继续奋斗。wèi le chéng gōng nǐ yào jì xù fèn dòu
To succeed, you need to keep striving.
How to say “strive” in Chinese
“Strive” in Chinese is 奋斗 (fèn dòu).
Sustained effort that keeps a person moving toward a difficult goal.
Example sentences with 奋斗
为了家庭的幸福，她每天都在默默奋斗。wèi le jiā tíng de xìng fú tā měi tiān dōu zài mò mò fèn dòu
For her family's happiness, she strives quietly every day.
Tips for using 奋斗
- English often reserves "strive" for formal contexts, while this Chinese verb can describe ordinary efforts in school, work, or daily life.