劝 (quàn): to persuade

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HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to persuade
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 4
Radical: 力
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to advise
to urge
to try to persuade
to exhort
to console
to soothe

Chinese explanation

用道理说服别人，让别人听从或改正
鼓励别人做某事。

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Example sentences

It's so cold, and you're still wearing so little. Mom advises you to put on an extra coat so you don't catch a cold.

My friend has been under a lot of work pressure lately and is feeling very down. I advised him to go out and relax this weekend, and not to stay cooped up at home alone all the time.

The doctor advised him to quit smoking, saying that if he continued, his lung problems would get worse. He finally made up his mind to quit.

At the graduation ceremony, the principal advised the students to cherish their time and strive to pursue their dreams.

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