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March 24, 2026
劢(勱)mài(mai4)
The character 劢 (mài) refers to the act of exerting effort or striving towards a goal. It is often used in contexts related to hard work, determination, and persistence in achieving objectives. This character embodies the essence of putting forth sustained effort in various aspects of life, such as education and career.
Strokes5Radical力Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the value of hard work is deeply ingrained, often emphasized in educational and professional settings. The character 劢 reflects this cultural attitude towards diligence and perseverance.
Memory Tip
Imagine 劢 as a person (人) pushing a heavy object (力) forward, symbolizing the effort (力) required to make progress. The radical 力 (strength) highlights the idea of using physical or mental strength to strive, helping you remember that 劢 is all about putting in the work.
Meanings of 劢
mài(mai4)
1to put forth effort, to strive for
2put forth effort
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About 劢
劢Simplified
勱Traditional
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力Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine 劢 as a person (人) pushing a heavy object (力) forward, symbolizing the effort (力) required to make progress. The radical 力 (strength) highlights the idea of using physical or mental strength to strive, helping you remember that 劢 is all about putting in the work.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 劢 with similar characters like 努 (nǔ), which also means to strive but with a different connotation. 劢 is more about effort put towards a specific goal. It's generally used in informal contexts, often in motivational phrases.
HSK Study Tips
Though 劢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with the theme of effort in HSK Level 3 words like 努力 (nǔlì, to make an effort). Students should focus on understanding the concept of effort and how it relates to personal goals.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the value of hard work is deeply ingrained, often emphasized in educational and professional settings. The character 劢 reflects this cultural attitude towards diligence and perseverance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 劢 with 向 (xiàng) which means to face or direct towards something. For example, saying '我向努力' (wǒ xiàng nǔlì) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我努力' (wǒ nǔlì), meaning 'I strive/put in effort.'
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Cultural Notes for 劢
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In Chinese culture, the value of hard work is deeply ingrained, often emphasized in educational and professional settings. The character 劢 reflects this cultural attitude towards diligence and perseverance.
Word Family of 劢
Words Containing This Character1
劢màiput forth effort勱
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Frequently Asked Questions about 劢
It is pronounced as 'mài'.
Use 劢 when discussing efforts in contexts like studying, working on projects, or pursuing personal goals.
It is not as common as other words for effort but is still understood in the right contexts.
