敯 (mǐn) - To strive with effort & to exert oneself

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mǐn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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敯 · mǐn

To strive with effort;

to exert oneself;

to be diligent.

To strive with effortto exert oneselfto be diligent.

Usage highlights

Diligent effortTo strive diligentlyPerseveranceHard workTo exert oneself

Synonyms

  • 勉— to exert oneself; to strive
  • 勤— diligent; industrious
  • 努— to strive; to make effort

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He worked diligently (敯勉) to complete the task.
  • The scholar studied with great effort (敯力).
  • She persevered (敯而不舍) in her research.

Collocations

  • Diligent effort(敯力)
  • To strive diligently(敯勉)
  • Perseverance(敯而不舍)
  • Hard work(敯苦)
  • To exert oneself(敯作)

Idioms

  • Persevere without giving up(敯而不舍)
  • Work diligently and conscientiously(敯力同心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing diligent effort and perseverance.
  • It embodies the Confucian value of continuous self-cultivation through hard work.
  • Often used in contexts praising scholarly dedication and moral cultivation.

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