嚀 (níng) - To urge & to exhort

嚀Tone 2

níng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

嚀 · níng

To urge;

to exhort;

to enjoin earnestly;

to give detailed instructions.

To urgeto exhortto enjoin earnestly

Usage highlights

To exhort earnestlyRepeated exhortationsSolemnly enjoinEarnest instructionsParental exhortations

Synonyms

  • 叮— to urge; to exhort
  • 嘱咐— to enjoin; to tell
  • 告诫— to warn; to admonish

Antonyms

  • 放任— to let alone; to indulge
  • 忽视— to neglect; to ignore

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mother earnestly exhorted her child (母亲叮咛孩子).
  • He repeatedly enjoined before leaving (他临走时一再叮咛).
  • The teacher's earnest instructions (老师的谆谆叮咛).

Collocations

  • To exhort earnestly(叮咛)
  • Repeated exhortations(一再叮咛)
  • Solemnly enjoin(郑重叮咛)
  • Earnest instructions(谆谆叮咛)
  • Parental exhortations(父母的叮咛)

Idioms

  • Repeated exhortations(千叮万嘱)
  • Earnest and repeated instructions(叮咛再三)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in contexts of parental or elder guidance, reflecting the cultural value placed on careful instruction.
  • Commonly appears in classical poetry and texts to convey a tone of heartfelt concern and earnest advice.

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