Definitions

mài put forth effort

Etymology phono-semantic

strength

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The character "劢" derives from its traditional form "勱", which integrates the phonetic component "萬" with the semantic element "力" to convey the idea of exerting great effort or encouragement. Historically, "勱" was employed in classical contexts to express striving or urging forward, a meaning that has continued through its use. The simplified form "劢" replaces "萬" with "万", streamlining the character while retaining "力" as the core component associated with force or endeavor, thus preserving the original etymological and functional relationship.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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