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“seek” in Chinese

Chinese

Also谋求 (móu qiú)

Pronunciation

Pinyintàn qiú

Example

他总是在探求真相。tā zǒng shì zài tàn qiú zhēn xiāng

He is always seeking the truth.

Illustration for 探求 (seek)

How to say “seek” in Chinese

“Seek” in Chinese is 探求 (tàn qiú).

A deliberate search moves beyond surface facts toward the reason or deeper nature of something.

Full entry for 探求: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 探求

年轻人喜欢探求知识和新思想。nián qīng rén xǐ huān tàn qiú zhī shí hé xīn sī xiǎng

Young people like to seek knowledge and new ideas.

Tips for using 探求

  • In everyday conversation, this verb sounds purposeful and somewhat formal, so it fits discussion of ideas or truth better than a quick request for information.

Other Chinese words for “seek”

公司在谋求更多合作机会。gōng sī zài móu qiú gèng duō hé zuò jī huì

The company is seeking more opportunities for cooperation.

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