Definition
劝降 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to persuade an enemy to surrender'. In sentences you can insert a complement or measure word between 劝 and 降—for example, 劝了三次降 ('tried to persuade to surrender three times'). It is commonly used in military, political, or negotiation contexts.
v.o.
to persuade (an enemy) to surrender
Examples
- 劝降。quàn jiàng shì jiéshù zhànzhēng de yǒuxiào fāngshì zhī yī.Persuading the enemy to surrender is one effective way to end a war.
- ，。Wǒmen quàn le sān cì jiàng, tāmen dōu bù tīng.We tried three times to persuade them to surrender, but they wouldn't listen.
- 劝降。Zhǐhuīguān pài tā qù quàn jiàng.The commander sent him to persuade (the enemy) to surrender.
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