strive; exert oneself; endeavor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to strive; to exert oneself; to make diligent efforts
literaryLiterary and formal usage. Often appears in set phrases such as '黾勉从事' (strive to carry out one's duties) or '黾勉从公' (diligently serve the public). Also written as 僶俛.
Tā他
mǐn黾
miǎn勉
cóng从
shì事
，
bù不
gǎn敢
yǒu有
sī丝
háo毫
xiè懈
dài怠
。
He strove to carry out his duties, not daring to slacken in the slightest.
Suī虽
yù遇
kùn困
jìng境
，
zhòng众
rén人
réng仍
mǐn黾
miǎn勉
zì自
qiáng强
。
Although facing difficulties, everyone continued to strive for self-improvement.
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Tā他
mǐn黾
miǎn勉
cóng从
gōng公
，
shēn深
dé得
bǎi百
xìng姓
ài爱
dài戴
。
He diligently served the public and won the deep affection of the common people.
Xué学
zhě者
dāng当
mǐn黾
miǎn勉
xiàng向
xué学
，
yǐ以
qiú求
zhēn真
zhī知
。
Scholars should strive diligently in their studies to seek true knowledge.