mào

懋

Character · Verb · Adjective

encourage; grand

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

verb

to encourage; to exhort; to urge

literary

This usage is classical and literary. Typically seen in historical texts or formal set phrases.

Gǔ古
shí时
jūn君
wáng王
cháng常
yǐ以
jué爵
lù禄
mào懋
shǎng赏
yǒu有
gōng功
zhī之
chén臣
 。

In ancient times, rulers often encouraged meritorious ministers with noble titles and rewards.

Cǐ此
nǎi乃
mào懋
xué学
zhī之
liáng良
yán言
 。

These are excellent words to encourage study.

2.

adjective

grand; magnificent; splendid

literary

Describes ceremonies, achievements, or virtues that are impressive and grand. Primarily used in classical or formal literary contexts.

Jiàn建
guó国
zhī之
chū初
 ，
jǔ举
xíng行
le了
mào懋
diǎn典
yǐ以
gào告
tiān天
xià下
 。

At the founding of the nation, a grand ceremony was held to announce it to the world.

Jiāng将
jūn军
gōng功
xūn勋
mào懋
zhù著
 ，
míng名
chuí垂
qīng青
shǐ史
 。

The general's magnificent achievements are recorded in history.

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Cǐ此
nǎi乃
mào懋
jì绩
fēng丰
gōng功
 ，
dāng当
wèi为
hòu后
shì世
kǎi楷
mó模
 。

These are splendid achievements and great merits, worthy of being a model for future generations.