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俛 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
俛miǎnto make an effort, to endeavor; to bear downx, 9 strokes, radical 亻
俛miǎnto exhortunknown, 9 strokes, radical 亻
俛fǔto make an effort, to endeavor; to bear downx, 9 strokes, radical 亻
俛fǔto exhortunknown, 9 strokes, radical 亻
fǔ(fu3)
primary
T3
  1. 1to make an effort, to endeavor; to bear down
  2. 2to exhort
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March 24, 2026

俛fǔ(fu3)

The character 俛 (fǔ) conveys the meaning of making an effort or striving toward a goal. It is often used in contexts where someone is encouraged to exert themselves or to bear down in order to achieve something significant. This character carries a sense of determination and exhortation.

Strokes9Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the emphasis on hard work and perseverance is deeply rooted, often reflected in sayings and proverbs that encourage diligence, such as '一分耕耘,一分收获' (you reap what you sow). The character 俛 embodies this value of striving for success.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person with an earnest expression, leaning slightly forward as they prepare to tackle a challenging task. The left part of 俛 resembles a person (亻) focusing intently, while the right part (冗) suggests the effort needed to push through obstacles.

Meanings of 俛

fǔ(fu3)
primary
1to make an effort, to endeavor; to bear down
2to exhort
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About 俛

俛Simplified
9Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 俛 with similar characters like 勉 (miǎn), which also means to encourage or make an effort but has a slightly different connotation. This word is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is prevalent in literary or motivational contexts.

HSK Study Tips

俛 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but understanding it can enhance your comprehension of more complex phrases that involve effort and determination. Focus on recognizing its components to help remember its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 俛 with 勉 (miǎn), leading to incorrect usage in contexts related to encouragement. For instance, saying '我俛你努力' (I exhort you to try) is incorrect; it should be '我勉你努力.'

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Etymology of 俛

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Decomposition of 俛

IDS Structure⿰亻免
俛Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
免mian3
right
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How to say to make an effort, to endeavor; to bear down in Chinese

“to make an effort, to endeavor; to bear down” in Chinese is俛miǎn

The character 俛 (fǔ) conveys the meaning of making an effort or striving toward a goal. It is often used in contexts where someone is encouraged to exert themselves or to bear down in order to achieve something significant. This character carries a sense of determination and exhortation.

When to use 俛

Be careful not to confuse 俛 with similar characters like 勉 (miǎn), which also means to encourage or make an effort but has a slightly different connotation. This word is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is prevalent in literary or motivational contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 俛 with 勉 (miǎn), leading to incorrect usage in contexts related to encouragement. For instance, saying '我俛你努力' (I exhort you to try) is incorrect; it should be '我勉你努力.'

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俛

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Word Family of 俛

Words Containing This Character1
俛fǔto exhort
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俛

俛 is pronounced as fǔ, with a falling-rising tone.

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