力求

lì qiú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to make every effort to
2. striving to do one's best

Word relationships

Related words

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• 追求 zhuī qiú 追求 zhuī qiú to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly 追求 means to pursue or seek, often an abstract goal, while 力求 adds the nuance of striving with effort.: to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly

Synonyms

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• 尽力 jìn lì 尽力 jìn lì to strive one's hardest Both mean to exert maximum effort, but 力求 emphasizes pursuit of a specific goal while 尽力 focuses on using one's full ability.: to strive one's hardest

Usage notes

Collocations

Often followed by a verb or adjective to indicate the target being striven for, e.g., 力求完美 (strive for perfection).

Common mistakes

Do not use 力求 with a direct object that is a concrete item; it is used for abstract goals or states. Incorrect: 我力求这个苹果。

Example Sentences

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我们 力求 提高产品的质量。

We strive to improve the quality of the product.

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Child Words of 力求

• 力 力 lì: power
• 求 求 qiú: to seek