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劝
quàn
Description
"劝"是让别人做或不做某件事，常常是因为关心他。
"劝" means to encourage someone to do or not do something, often out of concern for them.
比如朋友很累的时候，你可以劝他多休息。
For example, when a friend is very tired, you can 劝 them to rest more.
Meanings
劝quàn
to advise, urge, or persuade someone
妈妈劝我早点睡觉。
Mom advised me to go to bed early.
劝quàn
to console or comfort someone
她哭了，大家都来劝她。
She cried, and everyone came to comfort her.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
劝 stresses caring persuasion, often to change someone's mind or comfort them.
- Etymology
the 力 component (strength) shows the effort of urging someone.
In videos
“你看你那穷酸样，我劝你也换一个人祸害吧。”
“劝人投此猪欲罢不能”
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