miǎn
愐
think; strive; encourage
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to think; to ponder
literaryA classical/literary usage, often found in ancient texts or formal contexts.
Wú吾
rì日
sān三
xǐng省
wú吾
shēn身
，
wèi为
rén人
móu谋
ér而
bù不
zhōng忠
hū乎
？
Yǔ与
péng朋
yǒu友
jiāo交
ér而
bù不
xìn信
hū乎
？
Chuán传
bù不
xí习
hū乎
？
Cháng常
yǐ以
cǐ此
zì自
miǎn勉
。
I examine myself three times a day: in planning for others, have I been disloyal? In dealings with friends, have I been untrustworthy? In teaching, have I failed to practice what I preach? I often use this to reflect upon myself.
Tā他
zhōng终
rì日
miǎn勉
sī思
，
yǐ以
qiú求
tōng通
dá达
。
He ponders all day long, seeking understanding.
verb
to strive; to exert oneself; to make an effort
formalThe most common modern meaning. Used to describe diligent effort or to encourage someone to try hard.
Nǐ你
yào要
nǔ努
lì力
xué学
xí习
，
miǎn勉
lì力
qián前
xíng行
。
You must study hard and strive to move forward.
Jǐn尽
guǎn管
kùn困
nan难
chóng重
chóng重
，
tā他
yī依
rán然
miǎn勉
ér而
wéi为
zhī之
。
Despite numerous difficulties, he still strives to do it.
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Lǎo老
shī师
miǎn勉
lì励
xué学
sheng生
yào要
xiōng胸
huái怀
dà大
zhì志
。
The teacher encouraged the students to have great ambitions.