寻求

xún qiú

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to seek; to look for

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 追求 zhuī qiú 追求 zhuī qiú to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly 追求 implies pursuing goals or dreams, while 寻求 is about seeking solutions or help.: to pursue (a goal etc) stubbornly
• 探索 tàn suǒ 探索 tàn suǒ to explore 探索 means to explore or probe, often in scientific or deep inquiry, compared to 寻求 which seeks something specific.: to explore

Synonyms

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• 寻找 xún zhǎo 寻找 xún zhǎo to seek; to look for Both mean 'to seek', but 寻求 is more formal and often abstract.: to seek; to look for

Usage notes

Collocations

寻求 is often used with abstract objects like 帮助 (help), 建议 (advice), 支持 (support).

Common mistakes

Avoid using 寻求 for concrete objects; use 找 or 寻找 instead.

Example Sentences

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他正在 寻求 帮助。

He is seeking help.

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Child Words of 寻求

• 寻 寻 xún: to search
• 求 求 qiú: to seek