Chinese word

争取

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēng qǔ

Meaning

  • verbtry to get

Example

他正在争取加薪。tā zhèng zài zhēng qǔ jiā xīn

He is trying to get a raise.

Illustration for 争取 (try to get)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Reaching toward a concrete goal through effort, competition, or both.

Common phrases

  • 争取通过考试zhēng qǔ tōng guò kǎo shì

    try to pass the exam

  • 争取好成绩zhēng qǔ hǎo chéng jì

    try to get good grades

Similar words

努力nǔ lì: Put serious effort into reaching a goal.
得到dé dào: Get or receive something after the needed effort or conditions are in place.

Definition in Chinese

通过努力或与他人竞争，获得某种机会、利益或期望结果的行为或过程。tōng guò nǔ lì huò yǔ tā rén jìng zhēng huò dé móu zhǒng jī huì lì yì huò qī wàng jié guǒ de xíng wéi huò guò chéng

Word origin

争 (zhēng, "compete") + 取 (qǔ, "take") form a verb that connects striving with gaining something, which explains its use for pursuing a desired outcome.

Usage tips

  • The word does not require a direct opponent; it also describes working actively for time, permission, resources, or an opportunity.

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