勨 (xiàng) - To be diligent and hardworking & to exert oneself

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xiàng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

勨 · xiàng

To be diligent and hardworking;

to exert oneself;

to strive.

To be diligent and hardworkingto exert oneselfto strive.

Usage highlights

Diligent workStrive to learnExert effortWork hardDiligent studyStrive for success

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 努— to exert effort, to strive
  • 奋— to exert oneself, to strive

Antonyms

  • 懒— lazy, idle
  • 惰— sluggish, indolent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked diligently to achieve his goals (勨力工作).
  • The students strive for excellence (学生们勨力学习).
  • She exerted great effort in her research (她在研究中勨力钻研).

Collocations

  • Diligent work(勨力工作)
  • Strive to learn(勨力学习)
  • Exert effort(勨力奋斗)
  • Work hard(勨力工作)
  • Diligent study(勨力钻研)
  • Strive for success(勨力求成)

Idioms

  • Work diligently and conscientiously(勨力同心)
  • Strive with united effort(勨力合作)
  • Work hard and persevere(勨力不懈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the traditional Chinese value of hard work and perseverance.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing moral character and dedication to tasks.
  • Represents the Confucian ideal of continuous self-improvement through effort.

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