HSK 2

(): to exert, strive, make an effort

to exert, strive, make an effort

Pinyin

HSK Level

Level 2

Characters

1

English Meaning

to exert, strive, make an effort

How to Write ()

is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of

A phono-semantic compound: 力 (strength) carries the meaning, and 奴 hints at the pronunciation.

What is Made Of

is built from 2 components:

slave, servant
strength, power

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Words Using

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努力

nǔlì

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