能者多勞

nang4 ze2 do1 lou4

(idiom) it's the most capable people who do the most work (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. (idiom) it's the most capable people who do the most work (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request etc)

Written Forms

能者多勞Traditional · Main Form
能者多劳Alternate Form

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