exhort, effort

is composed of (avoid) and (strength). depicts a man wearing a hat, means working outdoors. is the picture of a bending arm, means labor. Outdoor labor is a symbol of hard work.

Vocabulary of 勉

  • 勉力 (strive)
  • 勉勵 (encourage)
  • 勉強 (reluctant)

Classification

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