慔 (mù) - To strive for & to emulate

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mù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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慔 · mù

To strive for;

to emulate;

to admire and follow as a model.

To strive forto emulateto admire and follow as a model.

Usage highlights

Emulate virtueStrive for goodnessAdmire and followEmulate sagesStrive for excellenceFollow models

Synonyms

  • 慕— to admire, to yearn for
  • 效— to imitate, to emulate
  • 仿— to imitate, to follow

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon, to discard
  • 违— to violate, to go against

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He emulates virtuous people (慔德之人).
  • She strives for moral excellence (慔德).
  • They admire and follow ancient sages (慔古圣贤).

Collocations

  • Emulate virtue(慔德)
  • Strive for goodness(慔善)
  • Admire and follow(慔从)
  • Emulate sages(慔圣)
  • Strive for excellence(慔优)
  • Follow models(慔范)

Idioms

  • Strive for virtue and emulate goodness(慔德慔善)
  • Admire the ancient and emulate the sages(慔古慔圣)
  • Emulate models and follow examples(慔范慔例)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from classical Chinese texts, particularly Confucian classics emphasizing moral cultivation.
  • Reflects the traditional value of emulating virtuous models for self-improvement.
  • Often used in contexts of moral philosophy and personal development.

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