征求

zhēng qiú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to offer

提供 means 'to provide' (e.g., feedback), while 征求 means 'to solicit'.

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to collect

征集 often implies collecting from a wider group, like 征集意见 (to collect opinions).

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to inquire

When seeking information or asking for someone's opinion, but 征求 emphasizes formally soliciting.

to seek; to look for

For 'to seek' in a general sense, but 征求 is more specific to opinions or feedback.

Common objects are 意见, 建议, 同意. Used with 向 someone 征求, not 征求 someone.

Don't confuse with 追求 (to pursue a goal or person) or 要求 (to demand). 征求 is softer, like soliciting.

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经理向员工征求了意见。

The manager solicited opinions from the employees.

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journey

to seek