"work like a mule" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 像骡子一样干活

Definition

非常努力地工作，尤其指体力活，就像骡子一样不知疲倦。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常带幽默或同情意味，强调工作时间长或体力消耗大。类似于中文的“像牛马一样苦干”。多用于负面或表达同情的场合。

Examples

My father used to work like a mule when he was young.

我父亲年轻时总是**像骡子一样干活**。

She works like a mule every day to support her family.

她每天都**像骡子一样干活**养家。

Farmers often work like a mule during harvest season.

农民在收获季节经常**像骡子一样干活**。

I've been working like a mule all week, and I'm completely exhausted.

我这周一直**像骡子一样干活**，现在完全累垮了。

You don’t have to work like a mule—take a break sometimes!

你不必一直**像骡子一样干活**——有时候休息一下吧！

I’m tired of working like a mule and not getting any recognition.

我受够了**像骡子一样干活**却没人认可。