Writing
劝 (quàn) — how to say "to persuade" in Chinese
劝
To persuade, to advise
verb
Radicals / Keys
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
劝他休息
quàn tā xiūxi
persuade him to rest
劝人戒烟
quàn rén jiè yān
urge someone to quit smoking
劝朋友
quàn péngyǒu
persuade a friend
Examples
他劝我多吃水果，对身体好。
He advised me to eat more fruit, it's good for health.
我劝你别去。
I advise you not to go.
Frequently asked questions
Persuade meaning in Chinese
"to persuade" in Chinese is 劝 (quàn).
劝 meaning in English
劝 (quàn) means "To persuade, to advise".
How is 劝 pronounced?
It is pronounced quàn (written as quan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to persuade" in Chinese characters?
It is written 劝 and has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 劝?
劝 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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