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CHINESE CHARACTER

lì

励

励

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encourage

Numbered pinyin
li4
English meanings
to encourage; to激励

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    lǎoshī老师gǔlì鼓励xuésheng学生。

    The teacher encourages the students.

  2. 02

    gōngsī公司jiǎnglì奖励yōuxiù优秀yuángōng员工。

    The company rewards outstanding employees.

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  • 鼓励
  • 激励
  • 奖励