variant of 惕厉; vigilant and cautious
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be vigilant and cautious; to guard against danger; to exercise caution
literaryA variant graphic form of 惕厉 (tì lì), which is the standard form found in classical texts such as the I Ching (周易). This form uses 力 (strength) instead of 厉 (severe). It describes a state of constant vigilance and self-discipline, particularly in the face of potential danger or moral failure. Used primarily in formal, literary, or historical contexts.
Jūn君
zǐ子
zhōng终
rì日
qián乾
qián乾
,
xī夕
tì惕
lì力
ruò若
lì厉
。
The nobleman is diligent all day long, and in the evening remains vigilant as if in danger.
Cháng常
huái怀
tì惕
lì力
zhī之
xīn心
,
bù不
gǎn敢
shāo稍
yǒu有
xiè懈
dài怠
。
Always maintaining a vigilant heart, not daring to slacken even slightly.
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Chǔ处
luàn乱
shì世
ér而
dāng当
zhèng政
,
yóu尤
xū须
rì日
yè夜
tì惕
lì力
。
Governing in troubled times, one must be especially vigilant day and night.