Hanzi
Traditional
Simplified

to encourage/to urge

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 5

Pinyin

Bopomofo

ㄌㄧˋ

Jyutping

lai6

Example sentences

老師獎勵了進步大的學生。
老师奖励了进步大的学生。

The teacher rewarded the students who made great progress.

這項獎勵是國王親自賜予的。
这项奖励是国王亲自赐予的。

This reward was personally bestowed by the king.

這部勵志電影深深地感動了觀眾。
这部励志电影深深地感动了观众。

This inspirational movie deeply moved the audience.

老師鼓勵學生們努力學習,追求自己的夢想。
老师鼓励学生们努力学习,追求自己的梦想。

The teacher encourages students to study hard and pursue their dreams.

政府鼓勵私營企業的發展。
政府鼓励私营企业的发展。

The government encourages the development of privately-run enterprises.

校長勉勵畢業生要勇敢追求夢想。
校长勉励毕业生要勇敢追求梦想。

The principal encouraged the graduates to pursue their dreams bravely.

鼓舞 gǔwǔ
老師的勉勵鼓舞了學生的士氣。
老师的勉励鼓舞了学生的士气。

The teacher's encouragement boosted the students' morale.

老師的話語激勵了我努力學習。
老师的话语激励了我努力学习。

The teacher's words encouraged me to study hard.

名言 míngyán
這句名言激勵了無數人追求夢想。
这句名言激励了无数人追求梦想。

This famous quote has inspired countless people to pursue their dreams.

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