勄 (mǐn) - Diligent, industrious & quick, agile

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mǐn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

勄 · mǐn

Diligent, industrious;

quick, agile;

ancient term meaning to encourage or exert effort.

Diligent, industriousquick, agileancient term meaning to encourage or exert effort.

Usage highlights

Diligent and hardworkingQuick and agileDiligent in studyExert effortEncourage diligence

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 敏— quick, agile
  • 勉— to exert effort, encourage

Antonyms

  • 惰— lazy, indolent
  • 慢— slow, sluggish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is diligent in his studies (勄于学习).
  • She works with great diligence (工作勄勉).
  • Ancient texts use 勄 to describe quick action (行动勄捷).

Collocations

  • Diligent and hardworking(勄勉)
  • Quick and agile(勄捷)
  • Diligent in study(勄学)
  • Exert effort(勄力)
  • Encourage diligence(勄励)

Idioms

  • Diligent and conscientious(勄勉从事)
  • Quick-witted and agile(勄捷过人)
  • Exert utmost effort(勄力同心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 勄 is a classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular but appears in historical texts and classical literature.
  • It carries connotations of both mental diligence and physical agility, valued traits in traditional Confucian and military contexts.
  • The character combines 每 (every) and 力 (strength/effort), suggesting consistent exertion of force.

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