勵 (lì) - To encourage & to urge

勵Tone 4

lì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

勵 · lì

To encourage;

to urge;

to exhort;

to strive;

to exert oneself;

to work hard.

To encourageto urgeto exhort

Usage highlights

EncourageWork hardMotivateInspirational storyExhortationReward to encourage

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher encouraged the students to study hard (老师鼓励学生努力学习).
  • He strives to improve his skills (他努力提升自己的技能).
  • The company motivates employees with bonuses (公司用奖金激励员工).
  • This story inspires people to pursue their dreams (这个故事励志人们追求梦想).

Collocations

  • Encourage(鼓励)
  • Work hard(努力)
  • Motivate(激励)
  • Inspirational story(励志故事)
  • Exhortation(勉励)
  • Reward to encourage(奖励)

Idioms

  • Encourage each other(互相激励)
  • Inspirational and motivational(励志奋发)
  • Reward the diligent and punish the lazy(励勤罚懒)
  • Encourage good and punish evil(励善惩恶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies Confucian values of self-cultivation and moral exhortation.
  • Frequently used in educational and motivational contexts in Chinese culture.
  • The radical 力 (strength) reflects the concept of exerting effort and energy.

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