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The character "励", existing traditionally as "勵", derives from the fusion of the component "厲", which carries connotations of severity or sharpening, and "力", representing physical or mental effort, thereby forming a concept centered on the application of intense and disciplined force. Initially, this character conveyed a sense of personal rigor or self-imposed hardship aimed at cultivating strength, but over time its meaning expanded to include the active promotion of such diligence in others, thus encompassing acts of encouragement and motivation. Structurally, while the traditional form "勵" explicitly combines "厲" and "力", the simplified "励" preserves the critical "力" element but substitutes the left side with "厉", a condensed version of "厲", yet both graphical versions continue to embody the original interplay between austere determination and productive exertion.
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妈妈经常鼓励我。
这个故事激励了我。
老师奖励了我一本书。
这是一部励志电影。
父亲勉励我要努力。
公司设立奖金以激励员工。
只有不断自我激励，才能成功。
政府通过税收优惠政策激励科技创新。