Chinese
quàn
Meaning: to advise; to urge; to encourage
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

勸
劝

Example sentences

Friends advised me to stop smoking.
他就是不聽勸,我也沒轍了。
他就是不听劝,我也没辙了。
He just won't listen to advice, and I'm out of ideas.
他性格很倔,誰也勸不動。
他性格很倔,谁也劝不动。
He is very stubborn; no one can talk him out of anything.

Usage Notes

Used when someone gives advice or tries to persuade someone to do something.

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