shào

literary
archaic
classical

Meaning of

劭 means to encourage; to exhort; to urge (to effort); excellent; fine; virtuous (especially of moral character). Pronounced shào.

  • to encourage; to exhort; to urge (to effort)
  • excellent; fine; virtuous (especially of moral character)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Xiān
shào
nóng
 
zhòng
shì
shēng
chǎn
 

The late emperor encouraged agriculture and valued production.

Shī
zhǎng
shào
zhī
 
miǎn
jìn
 

The teacher encouraged him, urging him to advance in virtue.