Chinese word dictionary

勉力而为

miǎn lì ér wéi · to try one's best to do sth (idiom)

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Word information

Simplified勉力而为

Traditional勉力而為

Pinyinmiǎn lì ér wéi

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Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

勉miǎn

to endeavor, to make an effort; to urge

力lì

strength, power; capability, influence

而ér

and, and then, and yet; but

为wèi

to do, to act; to handle, to govern; to be

How to learn 勉力而为

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作为zuò wéi

one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement

为什么wèishénme

why?; for what reason?

因为yīnwèi

because; owing to; on account of

而且érqiě

(not only ...) but also; moreover; in addition; furthermore

努力nǔlì

to make an effort; to try hard; to strive; hard-working; conscientious

认为rènwéi

to believe; to think; to consider; to feel