勄:
1. Anciently the same as "敏" (sensitive, agile). "力" (strength).
- Same original meaning. "敏" means quick.
- "When the great-grandson was not angry, the farmer was able to act quickly." — "Shuowen Jiezi"
- "The gentleman wishes to accept in words and be quick in action." — "Analects, Li Ren"
- "Quick in affairs and cautious in words." — "Analects, Xue Er"
2. Quick wit, fast reactions.
- "Although Hui was not quick, he asked this matter with these words." — "Analects, Yan Yuan"
- "Therefore, both intelligence and agility can be relied upon but should not be trusted." — Peng Duanshu, "A Poem for Teaching Nephews"
- "Although I am not quick." — "Mencius, Liang Hui Wang I"
- "When the rites are completed, add some speed." — "Zuo Zhuan, Year 33 of Duke Xi". Note: "Careful consideration in accordance with the matter."