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劦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
劦lièto cooperate, to work together; joint laborzg, 6 strokes, radical 力
劦lièunending exertionunknown, 6 strokes, radical 力
劦liècombined laborunknown, 6 strokes, radical 力
劦xiéto cooperate, to work together; joint laborzg, 6 strokes, radical 力
劦xiéunending exertionunknown, 6 strokes, radical 力
劦xiécombined laborunknown, 6 strokes, radical 力
liè(lie4)
primary
T4
  1. 1to cooperate, to work together; joint labor
  2. 2unending exertion
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March 24, 2026

劦liè(lie4)

The character 劦 (liè) signifies cooperation and collaborative efforts. It is often used to describe working together towards a common goal, emphasizing joint labor or combined exertion in various contexts, including work and community activities.

Strokes6Radical力
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, cooperation is highly valued, particularly in business and community settings. The idea of working together is often emphasized in traditional teachings and seen in practices such as group projects and collective farming.

Memory Tip

Imagine two people (represented by the character 劦) lifting a heavy object together, symbolizing cooperation. The left radical 力 (strength) reinforces the idea of joint effort, while the right side hints at the 'joint' aspect of their labor.

Meanings of 劦

liè(lie4)
primary
1to cooperate, to work together; joint labor
2unending exertion
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About 劦

劦Simplified
6Strokes
力Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 劦

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 劦 can lead to confusion with other characters. It is more often used in formal contexts related to teamwork or collaboration, so ensure to match the tone with the situation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 劦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, its meaning of cooperation aligns with concepts in HSK 3 and 4, such as 合作 (hézuò - to cooperate). Focus on practicing with collocations related to teamwork in your studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 劦 with 协 (xié) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我们要协' instead of '我们要合作' (Wǒmen yào hézuò - We need to cooperate) can lead to misunderstanding. Always use 劦 when emphasizing joint efforts.

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Pronunciation of 劦

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Etymology of 劦

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Triple of 力 (strength).

Memory Hint

Many people working 力 together

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Case file: 劦

Triple of 力 (strength).

  1. 1The giveawayMany people working 力 together
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 劦?

Decomposition of 劦

IDS Structure⿱力⿰力力
劦Full Character
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力Li4
top
力Li4
left
力Li4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 劦?

How to say to cooperate, to work together; joint labor in Chinese

“to cooperate, to work together; joint labor” in Chinese is劦liè

The character 劦 (liè) signifies cooperation and collaborative efforts. It is often used to describe working together towards a common goal, emphasizing joint labor or combined exertion in various contexts, including work and community activities.

When to use 劦

Learners should be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 劦 can lead to confusion with other characters. It is more often used in formal contexts related to teamwork or collaboration, so ensure to match the tone with the situation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 劦 with 协 (xié) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我们要协' instead of '我们要合作' (Wǒmen yào hézuò - We need to cooperate) can lead to misunderstanding. Always use 劦 when emphasizing joint efforts.

Write 劦

劦

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Word Family of 劦

Words Containing This Character1
劦lièto cooperate
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Compound Meaning

What does 劦 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 劦

You can use 劦 in sentences like '我们需要一起努力' (Wǒmen xūyào yīqǐ nǔlì), meaning 'We need to work together.'

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