敃 (mǐn) - Strong, vigorous & to exert strength

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mǐn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 攵

妙慕

敃 · mǐn

Strong, vigorous;

to exert strength;

to put forth effort.

Strong, vigorousto exert strengthto put forth effort.

Usage highlights

Vigorous effortTo exert strengthRobust and healthyStrong and powerfulTo strive diligentlyForceful action

Synonyms

  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 健— healthy, robust
  • 力— strength, force

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 疲— tired, weary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described his vigorous effort (敃力).
  • He exerted great strength to complete the task (敃力而为).
  • A state of robust health and vigor(敃健)

Collocations

  • Vigorous effort(敃力)
  • To exert strength(敃力而为)
  • Robust and healthy(敃健)
  • Strong and powerful(敃强)
  • To strive diligently(敃勉)
  • Forceful action(敃行)

Idioms

  • To exert all one's strength(敃力而为)
  • With vigorous and forceful action(敃行不怠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often describing physical or moral strength.
  • The character combines '民' (people) with '攵' (strike/action), suggesting the people's strength or forceful action.
  • Used more in literary contexts than in modern everyday language.

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