Definitions

exhort; stimulate

Etymology phono-semantic

strength

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The character "勖", in its traditional form, is structurally composed of the component "冒" positioned above "力", where "力" explicitly denotes strength or effort while "冒" carries associations of advancing or undertaking, collectively implying the encouragement of exertion. Etymologically, this character has been employed since early textual records to express the meaning of exhortation or urging someone to action. Over time, its application has become more confined to formal and literary contexts, yet its core conceptual focus on motivation and admonition has continued to define its usage, with the character's orthographic construction remaining stable in standard writing systems.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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