When you want to express the idea of convincing or advising someone in Chinese, 劝说 (quànshuō) is a key verb. It's often used when you're trying to influence someone's opinion or action through reasoning and gentle encouragement, rather than force. Think of it as 'to talk someone into something' or 'to talk someone out of something'. This term implies a process of communication where you present arguments or suggestions to guide another person's decision. It's a common and practical word for navigating social interactions where persuasion is involved.
§ Similar Words and When to Use Them
Alright, let's talk about how 劝说 (quànshuō) fits in with other similar words. While they all involve getting someone to do something, there are some important differences in nuance and how you use them.
- 劝 (quàn)
- This is the most basic form, meaning 'to advise' or 'to exhort'. It often implies a more gentle, suggestive approach, or simply giving advice. It can be used alone or as part of other compounds.
我劝他多休息。(Wǒ quàn tā duō xiūxi.) - I advised him to rest more.
- 说服 (shuōfú)
- This word means 'to convince' or 'to persuade'. The key here is that 说服 implies success – you've managed to change someone's mind or get them to agree through reasoning or explanation. It focuses on the outcome.
我终于说服了他。(Wǒ zhōngyú shuōfú le tā.) - I finally convinced him.
- 劝告 (quàngào)
- Similar to 劝 (quàn), 劝告 means 'to advise' or 'to exhort'. It's often used in more formal contexts or when giving serious advice, especially when there might be negative consequences if the advice isn't followed.
医生劝告他戒烟。(Yīshēng quàngào tā jièyān.) - The doctor advised him to quit smoking.
Now, let's bring it back to 劝说 (quànshuō). The '说' (shuō) part means 'to speak' or 'to say', which adds the element of actively trying to talk someone into something. So, 劝说 (quànshuō) is about the *process* of trying to persuade or advise someone, whether you succeed or not.
- Use 劝说 (quànshuō) when you're focusing on the *effort* of trying to get someone to do something. You are actively talking to them, presenting arguments, or explaining why they should do it.
- It doesn't guarantee success. You can 劝说 (quànshuō) someone for a long time and still not get them to agree.
- Think of it as 'making an effort to persuade' or 'advising someone with persuasive intent'.
我一直在劝说他，但他就是不听。(Wǒ yīzhí zài quànshuō tā, dàn tā jiùshì bù tīng.) - I've been trying to persuade him, but he just won't listen.
See the difference? In this example, the persuasion effort (劝说) is happening, but the person isn't listening, meaning it hasn't resulted in 说服 (shuōfú) – convincing them.
So, to sum it up simply:
- 劝 (quàn): To advise (general, gentle)
- 劝告 (quàngào): To advise (more formal, serious)
- 劝说 (quànshuō): To try and persuade/advise someone (focus on the process, may or may not succeed)
- 说服 (shuōfú): To convince/persuade (focus on the successful outcome)
Understanding these nuances will make your Chinese sound much more natural and precise. Don't be afraid to try them out!
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她想___他放弃那个危险的计划。
劝说 (quànshuō) means to persuade or advise someone to do something. 说服 (shuōfú) means to convince. 建议 (jiànyì) means to suggest. 鼓励 (gǔlì) means to encourage. In this context, 'persuade' is the best fit.
经过反复___，他终于同意了我们的方案。
劝说 (quànshuō) refers to the act of persuading. 讨论 (tǎolùn) means to discuss. 争论 (zhēnglùn) means to argue. 建议 (jiànyì) means to suggest. The sentence implies a process of convincing, making '劝说' the most suitable.
她花了很多时间___她的朋友不要辞职。
劝说 (quànshuō) means to advise someone against doing something, which fits the context of trying to stop a friend from resigning. 说服 (shuōfú) implies convincing them to do something. 鼓励 (gǔlì) means to encourage. 建议 (jiànyì) means to suggest.
你可以用 '劝说' 来表示 '强迫' 某人做某事。
劝说 (quànshuō) means to persuade or advise, which is different from强迫 (qiángpò), meaning to force.
当你想让别人改变主意时，可以使用 '劝说' 这个词。
劝说 (quànshuō) is often used when trying to change someone's mind or influence their decision.
“他劝说我去了”意味着他强迫我去了。
“他劝说我去了” (Tā quànshuō wǒ qù le) means 'He persuaded me to go,' not 'He forced me to go.' 劝说 (quànshuō) implies influence through reason or appeal, not coercion.
The correct order is: Subject (他) + Verb (劝说) + Object (父母) + Action (出国留学).
The correct order is: Subject (我) + Verb (劝说) + Object (朋友) + Action (参加比赛).
The correct order is: Subject (老师) + Verb (劝说) + Object (学生) + Adverb (认真) + Verb (学习).
Listen to the sentence and understand who was persuaded to give up what idea.
Listen for how someone's agreement was achieved.
Listen to understand the outcome of the persuasion attempt.
Read this aloud:
你如何劝说别人改变他们的主意？
Focus: 劝说
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Read this aloud:
我劝说我的朋友多锻炼身体。
Focus: 劝说
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Read this aloud:
即使我尽力劝说，他还是决定离开。
Focus: 劝说
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Imagine a friend is hesitant to pursue their dream job because of potential challenges. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) persuading them to take the leap. Use '劝说' at least once.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我知道你对那个梦想的工作有些犹豫，担心会有很多挑战。但是，我认为这是一个非常难得的机会，你应该去尝试一下。我会劝说你，不要因为害怕困难而放弃，去追求你真正想要的东西吧！
You are a parent trying to convince your child to study harder for an important exam. Write a short dialogue (3-4 lines) where you use '劝说' to encourage them.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
孩子，我知道你最近很累，但这次考试真的很重要。我想劝说你，再多努力一点，为了你自己的未来。我们一起加油好不好？
Describe a situation where you had to '劝说' someone to change their mind about a significant decision. Explain the context and the outcome in 3-4 sentences.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我的朋友打算辞职去一个不熟悉的城市发展，我很担心。我花了很长时间劝说他，分析了各种利弊，最终他决定再考虑一下。我很庆幸他听取了我的劝说。
根据短文，小王是如何让父母同意他出国留学的？
Read this passage:
小王决定出国留学，但他的父母非常反对，担心他一个人在外面会遇到困难。小王花了很多时间劝说父母，解释了自己的计划和准备，并保证会照顾好自己。最终，父母被他的真诚和决心打动，同意了他的决定。
根据短文，小王是如何让父母同意他出国留学的？
短文中明确提到“最终，父母被他的真诚和决心打动，同意了他的决定”，这表明小王是通过真诚和决心劝说父母的。
短文中明确提到“最终，父母被他的真诚和决心打动，同意了他的决定”，这表明小王是通过真诚和决心劝说父母的。
小李在会议中扮演了什么角色？
Read this passage:
公司会议上，经理提出了一项新的市场策略，但大部分员工都表示怀疑，认为风险太大。小李作为团队负责人，耐心听取了大家的意见，然后详细阐述了新策略的优势和可行性，并劝说大家给予支持。经过一番讨论，大家最终接受了小李的劝说。
小李在会议中扮演了什么角色？
短文中提到“小李作为团队负责人，耐心听取了大家的意见，然后详细阐述了新策略的优势和可行性，并劝说大家给予支持”，这表明他是劝说大家支持新策略的团队负责人。
短文中提到“小李作为团队负责人，耐心听取了大家的意见，然后详细阐述了新策略的优势和可行性，并劝说大家给予支持”，这表明他是劝说大家支持新策略的团队负责人。
什么事件最终促使老张改变生活习惯？
Read this passage:
老张身体一直不好，医生劝说他戒烟戒酒，多运动。但他总是不以为然，觉得自己的身体还行。直到有一次突发疾病，他才意识到健康的重要性，并下定决心彻底改变生活习惯。
什么事件最终促使老张改变生活习惯？
短文中明确写道“直到有一次突发疾病，他才意识到健康的重要性，并下定决心彻底改变生活习惯”，这表明是突发疾病促使他改变的。
短文中明确写道“直到有一次突发疾病，他才意识到健康的重要性，并下定决心彻底改变生活习惯”，这表明是突发疾病促使他改变的。
This sentence means 'I successfully persuaded him.' The structure is 'Subject + Adverb + 劝说 + Object + 了 (completed action).'
This sentence means 'Mom advised me not to stay up late.' The structure is 'Subject + 劝说 + Object + (不要) + Verb.'
This sentence means 'It's hard to persuade her to change her mind.' The structure is '劝说 + Object + Verb Phrase + 很难.'
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관련 콘텐츠
emotions 관련 단어
有点
A1A little; somewhat; rather.
一点
A1A little; a bit; slightly.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
