勔 (miǎn) - To exert oneself & to strive

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miǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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勔 · miǎn

To exert oneself;

to strive;

to endeavor;

diligent;

industrious.

To exert oneselfto striveto endeavor

Usage highlights

To exert effortTo strive diligentlyDiligent workIndustrious spiritTo encourage diligenceContinuous striving

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 惰— lazy; indolent
  • 懒— lazy; slothful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He works diligently (勔力工作).
  • She strives to improve herself (勔勉自己).
  • They exert great effort in their studies (勔力学习).

Collocations

  • To exert effort(勔力)
  • To strive diligently(勔勉)
  • Diligent work(勔作)
  • Industrious spirit(勔劲)
  • To encourage diligence(勔励)
  • Continuous striving(勔勔)

Idioms

  • To exert all one's strength(勔力同心)
  • Diligent and hardworking(勤勔不懈)
  • To strive with united effort(同勔共济)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing diligent effort and perseverance.
  • It embodies the Confucian value of continuous self-improvement through hard work.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but preserved in literary and formal contexts.

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