励

勵
lì
力 + 厉

Definitions

lì (verb) to encourage; to urge

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 力 represents the meaning and 厉 represents the sound. Simplified form of 勵.

Semantic: 力 Phonetic: 厉

About

The simplified character 励 is a phonosemantic compound and the simplified form of 勵, replacing the more complex phonetic 厲 with 厉. The right-side radical 力 (strength) conveys the general meaning of physical or mental effort, while 厉 (lì) on the left indicates the pronunciation. Its primary sense is to exert oneself, strive diligently, or apply energy and willpower toward a goal. By extension, it also means to encourage, urge, or motivate others to achieve a desired outcome.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈经常鼓励我。

Māma jīngcháng gǔlì wǒ.

Mom often encourages me.

这个故事激励了我。

Zhège gùshì jīlì le wǒ.

This story motivated me.

老师奖励了我一本书。

Lǎoshī jiǎnglì le wǒ yì běn shū.

The teacher rewarded me with a book.

这是一部励志电影。

Zhè shì yí bù lìzhì diànyǐng.

This is an inspirational movie.

父亲勉励我要努力。

Fùqīn miǎnlì wǒ yào nǔlì.

Father exhorted me to work hard.

公司设立奖金以激励员工。

Gōngsī shèlì jiǎngjīn yǐ jīlì yuángōng.

The company set up a bonus to motivate employees.

只有不断自我激励，才能成功。

Zhǐyǒu bùduàn zìwǒ jīlì, cáinéng chénggōng.

Only by constantly self-motivating can one succeed.

政府通过税收优惠政策激励科技创新。

Zhèngfǔ tōngguò shuìshōu yōuhuì zhèngcè jīlì kējì chuàngxīn.

The government motivates technological innovation through tax incentive policies.

Related Characters

Component: 力

动 加 务 边 办 功 历 另 势 男 助 伤 劳 勒

Component: 厉

蛎 砺 粝

Example Words

奖励 励志 激励 鼓励 勉励 励志哥 励精图治 王励勤