勀 (kè) - To overcome & to subdue

勀Tone 4

kè ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

勀 · kè

To overcome;

to subdue;

to be able to;

variant form of 克.

To overcometo subdueto be able to

Usage highlights

Overcome difficultiesSubdue the enemyDurable materialAble to completeOvercome oneselfConquer challenges

Synonyms

  • 克— overcome; subdue; gram
  • 胜— victory; overcome
  • 服— subdue; convince

Antonyms

  • 败— defeat; failure
  • 屈— yield; submit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He can overcome difficulties (勀服困难).
  • This material is durable (勀用).
  • They subdued the enemy (勀敌).

Collocations

  • Overcome difficulties(勀服困难)
  • Subdue the enemy(勀敌)
  • Durable material(勀用)
  • Able to complete(勀成)
  • Overcome oneself(勀己)
  • Conquer challenges(勀艰)

Idioms

  • Overcome selfish desires(勀己复礼)
  • Conquer difficulties(勀艰克难)
  • Subdue the strong(以柔勀刚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 勀 is a variant form of 克, sharing the same meaning of overcoming and subduing.
  • In classical texts, it appears in contexts of self-cultivation and moral discipline.
  • The character combines force (力) with ancient (古) elements, suggesting overcoming through wisdom and strength.

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