征求

zhēng qiú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to solicit
2. to seek
3. to request (opinions, feedback etc)
4. to petition

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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提供

tí gōng

to offer

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

Related words

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征集

zhēng jí

to collect

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

Synonyms

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询问

xún wèn

to inquire

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

寻求

xún qiú

to seek; to look for

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

Usage notes

Collocations

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

Common mistakes

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

Example Sentences

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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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Child Words of 征求

journey

to seek

征求