奋 (fèn) - To exert oneself & to strive

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fèn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 大

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奋 · fèn

To exert oneself;

to strive;

to rouse;

to put forth energy;

to be vigorous and energetic.

To exert oneselfto striveto rouse

Usage highlights

To striveDiligentTo exert strengthSpiritedTo struggleTo advance bravely

Synonyms

  • 努力— to strive, to work hard
  • 拼搏— to struggle, to fight
  • 奋发— to be vigorous and energetic

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He works hard (奋斗).
  • She studies diligently (勤奋学习).
  • They are striving for success (奋力拼搏).
  • The team is full of fighting spirit (精神奋发).

Collocations

  • To strive(奋斗)
  • Diligent(勤奋)
  • To exert strength(奋力)
  • Spirited(奋发)
  • To struggle(奋争)
  • To advance bravely(奋进)

Idioms

  • Rise with vigor and spirit(奋发图强)
  • Struggle arduously(艰苦奋斗)
  • Advance courageously(奋勇前进)
  • Fight bravely(奋不顾身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'big' (大) and 'field' (田), originally depicting a bird spreading its wings over a field, symbolizing vigorous movement.
  • In modern Chinese, it carries strong positive connotations of diligence, ambition, and energetic pursuit of goals.
  • Frequently used in motivational contexts and educational settings to encourage hard work and determination.

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