HSK · Level 59
105 words
Chinese word
力求
Pronunciation
Pinyinlì qiú
Meaning
- verbstrive to
Example
公司力求提高服务质量。gōng sī lì qiú tí gāo fú wù zhì liàng
The company strives to improve service quality.
More examples
项目组力求按时完成任务。xiàng mù zǔ lì qiú àn shí wán chéng rèn wù
The project team strives to complete the task on time.
Core concept
A determined push toward a desired result or standard.
Common phrases
力求实现lì qiú shí xiàn
strive to achieve
力求稳定lì qiú wěn dìng
strive to stabilize
力求改进lì qiú gǎi jìn
strive to improve
Similar words
努力nǔ lì: Work hard and put effort into reaching a goal.
奋斗fèn dòu: Work with strong determination over time toward a difficult goal.
争取zhēng qǔ: Actively try to gain a favorable result or opportunity.
尽力jìn lì: Do everything possible to complete a task or achieve a result.
Definition in Chinese
尽最大努力争取或力图使某事达到预期结果或标准。jǐn zuì dà nǔ lì zhēng qǔ huò lì tú shǐ mǒu shì dá dào yù qī jié guǒ huò biāo zhǔn
Word origin
力求 (lìqiú, "strive to") combines 力 (lì, "effort") with 求 (qiú, "seek"), presenting a goal as something pursued with effort.
Usage tips
- This relatively formal verb suits company goals, public statements, and written plans more than casual chat, where a simpler verb usually sounds more natural.