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The character 勖 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 力 (strength) at the bottom right and the phonetic component 冒 on the left and top. The radical 力 connects to the concept of exerting effort or force, which aligns with the character's primary meaning: to strongly urge, encourage, or motivate someone to work diligently. The phonetic component 冒 determines its pronunciation.
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