Common Meanings
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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.