鼓励

• 拼音: gǔ lì
• 汉字拆解: 鼓 = drum/to inspire; 励 = to encourage

含义

To encourage; encouragement. Giving someone confidence and motivation.

Used both as verb and noun. Implies positive support, urging someone forward, or giving them confidence to act. Common in education, parenting, workplace, and personal relationships.

例句

1. 老师的鼓励让我有了继续学习的动力。
2. 家人一直鼓励我追求自己的梦想。
3. 公司鼓励员工提出创新建议。

用法指南

语境: education, parenting, workplace, sports

语气: supportive

正确说法

• 谢谢你的鼓励！(Thanks for your encouragement!)
• 我们应该多鼓励孩子。(We should encourage children more.)

错误说法

• 鼓励他去犯罪 (鼓励 has positive connotations — for urging negative actions, use 怂恿 or 唆使)

起源与历史

Compound of 鼓 (drum, to inspire) + 励 (to encourage), like beating a drum to inspire troops.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal