费工夫

MEANING

1. 壹动verb

   to spend a great deal of time and effort

   • zhèshìhěnfèigōngfu.

     这事很费工夫。🔊

     This matter takes a lot of effort.

2. 貳形adjective

   (of a task) demanding

   • zhègegōngzuòhěnfèigōngfu.

     这个工作很费工夫。🔊

     This job takes a lot of effort.

3. 參动verb

   exacting

   • zhèhěnfèigōngfu.

     这很费工夫。🔊

     This is very labor-intensive.