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诤 (zhèng) 1. To counsel, to straightforwardly point out someone's mistakes and urge them to correct them. - Example: 诤谏 (direct counsel), 诤言 (straightforward words), 诤臣 (a minister who offers frank counsel), 诤友 (a friend who can speak openly and give advice). 2. An ancient legendary race of small people, also known as 靖人. 3. Disputes, to argue. - Example: 诤紊 (debate over rights and wrongs). 4. The original meaning relates to offering direct counsel, stronger than just advising. 5. Also used to mean "argue," "compete," or "strive" in various contexts: - 争论 ([En.] argue), 争讼 ([En.] argue in court). - Competition, to contend ([En.] contend; forestall). - To struggle or vie for something ([En.] contend; vie; strive).