Chinese
gǔlì
Meaning: to encourage; to hearten; to inspire
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

鼓勵
鼓
勵
鼓励
鼓
励

Example sentences

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.
學校將授予他獎狀以示鼓勵。
学校将授予他奖状以示鼓励。
The school will grant him a certificate to show encouragement.
老師鼓勵學生踴躍發問。
老师鼓励学生踊跃发问。
The teacher encourages students to ask questions actively.
他鼓勵學生們面對困難時要勇往直前。
他鼓励学生们面对困难时要勇往直前。
He encourages students to advance bravely when facing difficulties.

Usage Notes

A common word for giving someone motivation or confidence.

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