勤 · Cheng Miao (v3)
Qín (2nd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi defines 勤 as 「勞也。从力，堇聲」 — to labour, to toil; the right-hand 力 (strength) marks it as effort. The Songs honour it: 《詩經·周頌·賚》 reads 「文王既勤止，我應受之」 — ‘King Wen toiled, and we receive his legacy.’ The Documents $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart