劝 Stroke Order — How to Write 劝
劝 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 力, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
劝 Radical and Character Components
劝 is an ideographic compound. The power 力 beside 又 the throne.
Radical: 力 + 2 more strokes
劝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- quàn
Meanings of 劝 in Chinese
1
quàn劝
To persuade, advise, or convince someone to do something or to change their mind, often through reasoning or comfort. This can include urging someone to accept advice, consoling them, or warning them against an action.
老师耐心地劝导学生们要多读书，增长知识。
The teacher patiently advised the students to read more books and increase their knowledge.
To encourage; to exhort; to advise (someone to do something beneficial or good).
父母总是劝孩子多读书，开阔视野。
Parents always encourage their children to read more books and broaden their horizons.
Common Words and Phrases with 劝
1
To advise and guide someone, often patiently, with the aim of persuading them.
医生劝导病人要保持乐观的心态，积极配合治疗。
The doctor advised the patient to maintain an optimistic mindset and actively cooperate with the treatment.
2
To advise or urge someone to do something.
妈妈劝告小明，学习要持之以恒，不能半途而废。
Mom advised Xiao Ming that he should persevere in his studies and not give up halfway.
3
To mediate; to try to make peace.
当两姐妹闹矛盾时，妈妈总是努力劝和，希望她们能尽快和好。
When the two sisters have a disagreement, Mom always tries her best to mediate and encourage them to reconcile quickly.
4
To persuade and influence people to do good, especially in a Buddhist context; also, to collect alms.
老和尚以其智慧和慈悲心，劝化了许多迷失方向的人走向正道。
The old monk, with his wisdom and compassion, influenced many lost souls to walk the righteous path.
5
To persuade or urge someone to accept an invitation, a post, or to undertake a task.
经过大家的再三劝驾，他最终同意担任此次活动的组织者。
After repeated urging from everyone, he finally agreed to serve as the organizer of this event.
6
To mediate a dispute or break up a fight.
他看到两兄弟吵了起来，立刻过去劝架
He saw the two brothers arguing and immediately went to mediate.
7
To persuade an enemy to surrender or capitulate.
经过几轮谈判，他成功劝降了那些占据工厂的工人
After several rounds of negotiation, he successfully persuaded the workers occupying the factory to surrender.
8
to admonish and instruct
老师们经常通过故事和讨论对学生进行劝教，引导他们形成良好的品格。
Teachers often exhort and educate students through stories and discussions, guiding them to form good character.
9
To mediate or reconcile; to persuade and comfort someone to alleviate their worries.
当两姐妹发生争执时，妈妈总是耐心地劝解她们。
When the two sisters had a disagreement, their mother always patiently mediated between them.
10
To admonish or warn someone against doing something wrong.
老师经常劝戒学生要努力学习，不要虚度光阴。
The teacher often admonishes students to study hard and not waste their time.
11
To urge someone to drink alcohol, typically at a banquet or social gathering.
在中国文化中，朋友之间互相劝酒是很常见的事情。
In Chinese culture, it's quite common for friends to encourage each other to drink.
12
To advise and encourage.
老师常常劝勉学生要努力学习，追求自己的梦想。
Teachers often advise and encourage students to study hard and pursue their dreams.
13
to persuade or advise someone
经过他的耐心劝说，她终于同意了参加派对。
After his patient persuasion, she finally agreed to attend the party.
14
To advise and comfort someone, often to alleviate their distress or sadness.
她劝慰了失落的朋友，希望能帮助她走出困境。
She comforted her dejected friend, hoping to help her overcome the difficulties.
15
Encourage learning; urge someone to study hard or attend school.
古人常通过诗词歌赋来劝学，希望后辈能够珍惜时光，努力求知。
Ancient people often used poetry and prose to encourage learning, hoping that future generations would cherish their time and diligently pursue knowledge.
16
Quanye Chang (literally "Encouraging Industry Market") refers to a type of department store or shopping arcade popular in early 20th century China, selling various daily necessities and goods.
老天津卫的劝业场是当时最繁华的商业中心之一，吸引了无数顾客前来购物。
The Quanyechang in old Tianjin was one of the most bustling commercial centers of its time, attracting countless shoppers.
More words with 劝
- fèng奉quàn劝Advise, Exhort
- yòu诱quàn劝Induce, Persuade
- dūn敦quàn劝exhort, strongly urge
- hǒng哄quàn劝coax, cajole
- jiàn谏quàn劝to admonish; to advise frankly
- quàn劝zǔ阻dissuade, deter
- guī规quàn劝advise, admonish
- quàn劝jiè诫Admonish, Exhort
- quàn劝jiàn谏admonish, remonstrate
- quàn劝qí其advise him/her, urge him/her
- quàn劝rén人advise people, persuade people
- quàn劝tā他advise him, persuade him
- bù不tīng听quàn劝ignoring advice, refusing to listen
- quàn劝dòng动persuade, convince
- quàn劝lí离advise to leave, ask to leave
- quàn劝nǐ你advise you, suggest you
- quàn劝shàn善exhort to good, encourage virtue
- yí一quàn劝A word of advice, An exhortation
- quàn劝bú不dòng动Cannot be persuaded, Unpersuadable
- quàn劝dǎo导tā他advise him, persuade him
Idioms with 劝
- quàn劝shàn善chéng惩è恶Encourage virtue and punish evil
- fá罚yī一quàn劝bǎi百Punish one to warn many
- fěng讽yī一quàn劝bǎi百criticize one to warn many
- yǎn演gǔ古quàn劝jīn今use history to advise the present
- quàn劝shàn善chù黜è恶encourage good, deter evil
- quàn劝shàn善jiè戒è恶encourage good and deter evil
- chéng惩è恶quàn劝shàn善punish evil and encourage good
- duàn断zhī织quàn劝xué学encourage perseverance in study
- shǎng赏yī一quàn劝zhòng众reward one to encourage many
- quàn劝bǎi百fěng讽yī一Admonition fails against temptation
- lè乐shì事quàn劝gōng功enjoy work and strive for achievement
- shǎng赏yī一quàn劝bǎi百reward one to encourage many
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Open the tool →Questions about 劝
What does 劝 mean in Chinese?
劝 (quàn) means “To persuade” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 劝?
劝 is pronounced quàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 劝 have?
劝 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 劝?
劝 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 力. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 劝?
The radical of 劝 is 力, and 劝 is an ideographic compound.