English–Chinese
“try to get” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēng qǔ
Example
他正在争取加薪。tā zhèng zài zhēng qǔ jiā xīn
He is trying to get a raise.
How to say “try to get” in Chinese
“Try to get” in Chinese is 争取 (zhēng qǔ).
Reaching toward a concrete goal through effort, competition, or both.
Example sentences with 争取
为了争取好成绩，她每天复习两个小时。wèi le zhēng qǔ hǎo chéng jì tā měi tiān fù xí liǎng gè xiǎo shí
She reviews for two hours every day to try to get good grades.
Tips for using 争取
- The word does not require a direct opponent; it also describes working actively for time, permission, resources, or an opportunity.