忞 (mǐn) - To strive & to exert oneself

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mǐn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 心

妙慕

忞 · mǐn

To strive;

to exert oneself;

diligent;

self-motivated.

To striveto exert oneselfdiligent

Usage highlights

Diligent and selfStriving spiritSelfDiligent studyStrongPersevering

Synonyms

  • 勉— to exert oneself; to strive
  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 奋— exert oneself; act vigorously

Antonyms

  • 惰— lazy; indolent
  • 怠— idle; negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a diligent and self-motivated student (忞忞学子).
  • She strives for excellence in her work (工作忞忞).
  • The spirit of self-exertion is admirable (自强不忞的精神).

Collocations

  • Diligent and self-motivated(忞忞)
  • Striving spirit(忞志)
  • Self-exertion(自忞)
  • Diligent study(忞学)
  • Strong-willed(忞强)
  • Persevering(坚忞)

Idioms

  • Diligent and self-motivated(忞忞自强)
  • Striving with strong will(忞志不渝)
  • Persevering in self-improvement(自强不忞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical character expressing the virtue of self-motivation and diligence.
  • Often used in literary contexts and classical Chinese to describe earnest effort.
  • Considered an elegant character for names, conveying positive traits of determination.

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