B2 verb Formal 1 min read

勉励

miǎnlì /miǎn lì/
Practice it

To encourage someone through words to strive for better performance.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Used to encourage someone to work harder.
  • Commonly used by superiors or mentors.
  • Implies a formal tone of support.

Overview

  1. 1概览：“勉励”是一个正式且具有积极意义的词汇，包含“勉”（努力）和“励”（劝导、激励）两层含义。它不仅是简单的赞美，更包含了一种期待对方在未来变得更好的心理暗示。2) 用法：常作谓语，后可接宾语（人或事），例如“勉励大家”、“勉励他继续努力”。3) 语境：多出现在教育、职场或公开演讲中。比如老师勉励学生，或者领导勉励员工。4) 近义词辨析：与“鼓励”相比，“勉励”的语体色彩更正式，且往往带有一种长辈或权威对后辈的关怀意味。与“激励”相比，“激励”更侧重于通过外部机制或环境刺激来提升动力，而“勉励”更侧重于言语上的劝导。

Examples

1

校长在会上勉励我们要刻苦学习。

formal

The principal encouraged us to study hard at the meeting.

2

经理的一番话勉励了所有员工。

everyday

The manager's words encouraged all the employees.

3

他常常用这句话来勉励自己。

academic

He often uses this sentence to encourage himself.

4

这份奖学金是对他最好的勉励。

formal

This scholarship is the best encouragement for him.

Common Collocations

深受勉励 Deeply encouraged
勉励后进 Encourage the younger generation
给予勉励 Give encouragement

Common Phrases

深受勉励

Deeply encouraged

不断勉励

Constantly encourage

予以勉励

Give encouragement

Often Confused With

勉励 vs 鼓励

Encouragement is more general and used in both casual and formal contexts. 勉励 is strictly formal and implies a mentor-like status.

勉励 vs 激励

激励 often refers to external stimuli or motivational systems, whereas 勉励 is primarily verbal guidance.

Grammar Patterns

勉励 + 人 + 动词短语 受到 + 某人的 + 勉励 以 + 某事 + 勉励某人

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '勉励' is primarily used in formal or literary registers. It is inappropriate for casual conversation between peers. It carries a sense of authority or seniority.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it for casual situations where '加油' would be more natural. Another common error is using it as an adjective, whereas it is strictly a verb.

Tips

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Focus on the mentor-mentee relationship

Use '勉励' when you want to sound supportive yet professional. It implies a sense of responsibility toward the other person's growth.

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Avoid using it for casual friends

Using '勉励' with close friends might sound too stiff or like you are lecturing them. Stick to '加油' for casual settings.

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Confucian influence on language

The word reflects the traditional Chinese value of 'passing down wisdom' from elder to younger. It carries a subtle cultural weight of guidance.

Word Origin

Derived from classical Chinese, where '勉' represents effort and '励' represents the sharpening of a blade or moral character. Together they signify polishing someone's potential through speech.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, the role of a teacher or elder is to provide moral and academic guidance. '勉励' captures this traditional duty of shaping the younger generation.

Memory Tip

Think of '勉' (strive) + '励' (power up). It's like giving someone a 'striving boost' through words.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“鼓励”适用范围更广，口语和书面语皆可；“勉励”则偏向书面语，多用于长辈或上级对下级的教导。

通常不直接用于自己。虽然可以表达“自我勉励”，但在日常表达中，我们更多使用“自我激励”或“鞭策自己”。

常见搭配包括“勉励学生”、“勉励员工”、“老师的勉励”等，强调对方在特定领域取得进步。

在非正式口语中较少使用，人们更倾向于说“加油”或“鼓励”。“勉励”更多见于正式书信、报告或演讲。

Test Yourself

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老师总是___我们，要保持对学习的热情。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 勉励

老师对学生的行为通常是鼓励和支持，故选勉励。

multiple choice

场景选择

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 校长在毕业典礼上致辞

正式场合需要更庄重的词汇。

sentence building

他 / 勉励 / 大家 / 努力 / 工作

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他勉励大家努力工作

主谓宾结构清晰。

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