能者多劳 in English neng2 zhe3 duo1 lao2 Meaning

Meanings

  • it's the most capable people who do the most work (idiomatic expression) (intended as consolation for the overworked, or flattery when making a request and so on)

Simplified Characters

能 者 多 劳

Traditional Characters

能 者 多 勞

Pinyin

neng2 zhe3 duo1 lao2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

能neng2surname Neng 者zhe3(after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ... 多duo1many 劳lao2to toil