miǎn

勔

Character · Adjective · VerbTraditional勉

diligent; to encourage

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

diligent; assiduous

literary

Used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who is hard-working and conscientious. Often found in classical Chinese or formal writing.

Tā他
miǎn勉
lì力
gōng工
zuò作
 ，
cóng从
bù不
xiè懈
dài怠
 。

He works diligently and never slacks off.

Wéi为
xué学
zhī之
dào道
 ，
guì贵
zài在
miǎn勉
xíng行
 。

In the pursuit of learning, diligence in practice is most valuable.

2.

verb

to encourage; to urge; to strive

formal

Often used in compound verbs or set phrases. Also used in formal speech or writing.

Dà大
jiā家
yào要
hù互
xiāng相
miǎn勉
lì励
 ，
gòng共
tóng同
jìn进
bù步
 。

We should encourage each other and make progress together.

Suī虽
rán然
kùn困
nán难
chóng重
chóng重
 ，
dàn但
tā他
miǎn勉
lì力
wéi为
zhī之
 。

Although there are numerous difficulties, he strives to do it.