勠 (lù) - To unite & to join forces

勠Tone 4

lù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

勠 · lù

To unite;

to join forces;

to combine efforts (archaic variant of 戮).

To uniteto join forcesto combine efforts (archaic variant of 戮).

Usage highlights

Unite in a common effortWith one heart and one mindJoin forces to accomplish somethingWork together with united strengthCombine efforts for a common goalUnited as one

Synonyms

  • 戮— To unite; to join forces (standardized variant)
  • 合— To combine; to unite
  • 联— To ally; to unite

Antonyms

  • 分— To separate; to divide
  • 散— To scatter; to disperse
  • 离— To leave; to separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The allies united to fight the enemy (勠力同心).
  • They worked together with one heart (勠力一心).
  • The two companies joined forces for the project (两家公司勠力合作).

Collocations

  • Unite in a common effort(勠力)
  • With one heart and one mind(勠力同心)
  • Join forces to accomplish something(勠力合作)
  • Work together with united strength(勠力齐心)
  • Combine efforts for a common goal(勠力而为)
  • United as one(勠力一致)

Idioms

  • Unite in a common effort(勠力同心)
  • Join forces with one heart(勠力一心)
  • Work together with united strength(勠力齐心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an archaic variant of 戮, meaning to kill or punish, but in modern usage primarily appears in the fixed expression 勠力同心.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Documents, emphasizing collective effort and unity.
  • In 2013, the Chinese government standardized 戮力 as the preferred form, making 勠力 an accepted variant in modern usage.

FAQ