僶 (mǐn) - To exert oneself & to strive

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mǐn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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僶 · mǐn

To exert oneself;

to strive;

to make an effort.

To exert oneselfto striveto make an effort.

Usage highlights

Strive diligentlyWork hardMake an effortExert oneselfDiligent effortForced effort

Synonyms

  • 勉— to exert effort; to encourage
  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 努— to strive; to exert

Antonyms

  • 惰— lazy; indolent
  • 怠— idle; negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked diligently (僶勉从事).
  • She strives to improve (僶勉以求).
  • They made great efforts to succeed (僶勉奋斗).

Collocations

  • Strive diligently(僶勉)
  • Work hard(僶力)
  • Make an effort(僶为)
  • Exert oneself(僶作)
  • Diligent effort(僶勤)
  • Forced effort(僶强)

Idioms

  • To strive diligently and tirelessly(僶勉从事)
  • To make forced efforts(僶强而为)
  • To work hard without complaint(僶勉不倦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing diligent effort and perseverance.
  • It carries connotations of voluntary exertion and conscientious application to tasks.
  • Often used in literary contexts rather than everyday modern conversation.

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