勉 Strokes Write it Listen 勉 miǎn to endeavor, to make an effort; to urge HSK 7–9 9 strokes Radical 力 Sound + meaning 1 word Built from免soundmiǎnto spare, to excuse from; to evade力meaninglìstrength, power; capability, influence How it works力 hints at the meaning (strength), and 免 miǎn hints at the sound.