古人說：「少壯不努力，老大徒傷悲。」
Ancient people said: 'If one doesn't work hard when young, one will grieve in vain when old.'
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Example sentences
這件事你再怎麼擔心也是徒增煩惱。
这件事你再怎么担心也是徒增烦恼。
No matter how much you worry about this, it will only add to your distress.
她是一位虔誠的佛教徒，每天都會去寺廟祈禱。
She is a devout Buddhist who goes to the temple to pray every day.
Usage Notes
In this context, it functions as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'just'. It can also mean 'in vain' or 'disciple/student' depending on the usage.
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