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Meaning of 励
Pinyin
lì
Radical
力
Strokes
7
Definition
exhort
Usage
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励
lì
[Verb]
1. ***Encourage; Exert oneself; Try hard***
- 勉励 (miǎn lì) - Encourage one's will.
- 励行 (lì xíng) - Encourage one’s actions.
- 奖励 (jiǎng lì) - Reward and encourage.
- 勉励 (miǎn lì) - Encourage.
- 励精图治 (lì jīng tú zhì) - Rouse oneself to engage in governance.
2. ***Surname***
3. ***Ancient form of "厉" and "砺"***
- *Referring to磨炼* (mó liàn) - Training or refinement.
- *Referring to振奋* (zhèn fèn) - Revitalization or encouragement.
**Origins:**
- 【本义】: 勉力，努力 - Original meaning: To strive and exert effort.
- 【造字法】: 形声 - Phonetic-compound character, with "力" (lì) meaning power and "厉" (lì) conveying a strong voice.
**Synonyms:**
1. 同本义 - Same original meaning ([En.]: encourage; exert oneself; try hard)
2. 振作 - Rouse oneself for vigorous efforts to
**References:**
1. *Shuowen Jiezi*: 励, 勉力也 - "Li" means striving hard.
2. *Book of Documents*: 用励相我邦家 - "Use encouragement to help my state."
3. *Book of Documents*: 庶明励翼 - "May the many be enlightened and strive to assist."
4. *Guiguzi*: 励于一言 - "Encouragement in a single word."
**Examples:**
- 又如: 砺翼 (lì yì) - Strive to assist the ruler diligently.
- 励志 (lì zhì) - Encourage one's dedication; focus one’s thoughts on a certain undertaking.
- 励节 (lì jié) - Strive for moral integrity; uphold integrity.
**2. Rouse oneself for vigorous efforts to**
- 【引】
1. *The Tale of the Zhuangzi*: 处遂改励 - "One should improve oneself continuously."
2. *Letters of Qiu Chi*: 相早励良规 - "Encourage good practices early on."
3. *History of the Han*: 励精更始 - "Rouse oneself to renew one's spirit."
**Examples:**
- 又如: 励精 (lì jīng) - Revitalization of spirit and energy.
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Input Method for 励
Pinyin
li4
Wubi
ddnl|dgqe
Cangjie
msks
Zhengma
ggyy
Four Corner
74227
Unicode
U+52b1
Stroke Number Category
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