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鞭策

biān cè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

  1. 1. to spur on
  2. 2. to urge on
  3. 3. to encourage sb (e.g. to make progress)

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
放纵
fàng zòng

to indulge

Antonym meaning to indulge or let loose.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often confuse 鞭策 with 鞭打, but 鞭策 is metaphorical for urging, not physical whipping.

Child Words of 鞭策

策
cè

policy

鞭
biān

whip or lash