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sức lao động

noun
Hanoi [sɨk̚˧˦ laːw˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂɨk̚˦˧˥ laːw˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂɨk̚˦˥ laːw˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
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sức lao động means labour power; physical capability of working.

Meanings of sức lao động in English

Noun

  1. labour power
    • Cái mà người lao động bán cho nhà tư bản không phải là lao động, mà là sức lao động.The laborer does not sell his labor to the capitalist, but his labor power.
  2. literal physical capability of working

Etymology

sức (“force; power; capability”) + lao động (“labor”).

Frequently asked questions

What does sức lao động mean in English?

sức lao động (noun) means "labour power; physical capability of working".

How do you pronounce sức lao động?

IPA: Hanoi [sɨk̚˧˦ laːw˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂɨk̚˦˥ laːw˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: sức — rising tone (sắc), lao — level tone (ngang), động — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.