劺 (móu) - To exert effort & to strive diligently

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móu ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 力

妙慕

劺 · móu

To exert effort;

to strive diligently;

to put forth strength.

To exert effortto strive diligentlyto put forth strength.

Usage highlights

To exert effortTo strive diligentlyTo put forth strengthDiligent effortTo work hard

Synonyms

  • 努力— to make an effort; to strive
  • 奋力— to exert oneself; to strive hard
  • 竭力— to do one's utmost; to spare no effort

Antonyms

  • 懈怠— to be slack; to be negligent
  • 懒惰— lazy; indolent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked diligently to complete the task (劺力完成).
  • They put forth great effort in their studies (劺力学习).
  • She strives diligently in her work (工作劺力).

Collocations

  • To exert effort(劺力)
  • To strive diligently(劺力奋斗)
  • To put forth strength(劺力而为)
  • Diligent effort(劺力不懈)
  • To work hard(劺力工作)

Idioms

  • To exert all one's strength(劺力同心)
  • To strive with united effort(同心劺力)
  • To work diligently without cease(劺力不懈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is composed of 牟 (meaning to seek, obtain) and 力 (meaning strength, force), combining to represent the concept of striving to obtain something through effort.
  • It appears in classical Chinese texts describing diligent effort and perseverance.
  • While not extremely common in modern usage, it carries a positive connotation of hard work and determination.

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