鼓励 (gǔ lì) — to encourage
Definition
A neutral verb for 'to encourage' — positive support or praise. 鼓舞 is closer to 'inspire/boost morale'; 怂恿 is negative ('urge someone into trouble').
verb
to encourage
Examples
- 鼓励。Mā ma cháng cháng gǔ lì wǒ nǔ lì xué xí.My mother often encourages me to study hard.
- 鼓励。Dà jiā yīng gāi hù xiāng gǔ lì.Everyone should encourage each other.
- 鼓励。Tā de gǔ lì ràng wǒ hěn gǎn dòng.His encouragement moved me deeply.
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