Causing or forcing
In words like 促使 and 迫使, 使 (shǐ) means to cause or force an action or result.
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precipitate; impel; to urge
In words like 使用 and 行使, 使 (shǐ) means to use, apply, or carry out a function or right.
In words like 大使 and 使者, 使 (shǐ) refers to an envoy, ambassador, or messenger.
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The messenger delivered an important letter.
His mission is to help impoverished children.
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