quàn
劝告
persuade; advise
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to persuade with reason; to advise
Often used when someone is trying to correct another's mistake or change their mind through reasoning.
Tā他
zài再
sān三
quàn劝
wǒ我
jiè戒
yān烟
。
He repeatedly tried to persuade me to quit smoking.
Péng朋
you友
quàn劝
tā他
bù不
yào要
qīng轻
yì易
fàng放
qì弃
。
His friend advised him not to give up easily.
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Yī医
shēng生
quàn劝
bìng病
rén人
duō多
xiū休
xi息
。
The doctor advised the patient to get more rest.
noun
advice; counsel
Refers to the words spoken when giving advice.
Nǐ你
yào要
duō多
tīng听
tīng听
dà大
jiā家
de的
quàn劝
。
You should listen more to everyone's advice.
Fù父
mǔ母
de的
hǎo好
quàn劝
，
wǒ我
zǒng总
jì记
zài在
xīn心
lǐ里
。
I always keep my parents' good counsel in mind.
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Tā他
yī一
jù句
quàn劝
dōu都
tīng听
bù不
jìn进
qù去
。
He wouldn't listen to a single word of advice.