劸 (wā) - To urge & to drive

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wā ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 力

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劸 · wā

To urge;

to drive;

to compel.

An archaic character meaning to press or force someone to do something.

To urgeto driveto compel. An archaic character meaning to press

Usage highlights

Urging forwardCompelling actionForcing complianceDriving effortPressing forward

Synonyms

  • 迫— to compel; to force
  • 催— to urge; to press
  • 逼— to force; to compel

Antonyms

  • 劝— to persuade; to advise
  • 诱— to entice; to lure

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text uses this character to mean urging (劸).
  • In classical Chinese, it described compelling action (劸).
  • Some historical documents contain this rare character (劸).

Collocations

  • Urging forward(劸进)
  • Compelling action(劸动)
  • Forcing compliance(劸从)
  • Driving effort(劸力)
  • Pressing forward(劸前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 劸 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It represents the concept of external pressure or compulsion in ancient contexts.
  • The character combines the meanings of strength (力) with the phonetic component 圭.

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