鞭策

• 병음: biān cè
• 한자 분석: 鞭 = 革 (leather) + 便 (convenient); 策 = ⺮ (bamboo) + 朿 (thorn)

뜻

분발하도록 채찍질하다; 독려하다

Originally meant to whip a horse to make it run faster. Now used metaphorically for motivating or pushing someone to achieve more. Can refer to external pressure or self-motivation. Often used in encouraging contexts.

예문

1. 父母的期望一直鞭策着他不断努力向前。
2. 这次失败对他来说是一种鞭策，让他更加认真对待工作。
3. 好的领导懂得如何鞭策团队，而不是一味施压。

사용 가이드

맥락: motivation, education, leadership

어조: encouraging

올바른 표현

• 我会以此为鞭策继续努力。(I'll use this as motivation to keep working hard.)
• 老师的话时刻鞭策着我。(The teacher's words constantly spur me on.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用鞭策形容负面批评 (Don't use 鞭策 for harsh criticism — it implies constructive motivation, not attack)

기원과 역사

鞭 (whip) + 策 (prod/spur). To whip and prod, like urging a horse.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal