Chinese word

取经

Pronunciation

Pinyinqǔ jīng

Meaning

  • verbseek advice

Example

学生们经常向前辈取经。xué shēng men jīng cháng xiàng qián bèi qǔ jīng

Students often seek advice from their seniors.

Illustration for 取经 (seek advice)

More examples

在科研项目中，年轻研究员经常向资深学者取经。zài kē yán xiàng mù zhōng nián qīng yán jiū yuán jīng cháng xiàng zī shēn xué zhě qǔ jīng

In research projects, young researchers often seek advice from senior scholars.

Core concept

Going to someone with proven experience and returning with practical knowledge.

Common phrases

  • 向前辈取经xiàng qián bèi qǔ jīng

    seek advice from seniors

  • 向专家取经xiàng zhuān jiā qǔ jīng

    seek advice from experts

  • 向同行取经xiàng tóng háng qǔ jīng

    seek advice from peers

Similar words

请教qǐng jiào: Ask a knowledgeable person to teach a useful method or skill.
求教qiú jiào: Seek guidance and advice from someone able to teach.
讨教tǎo jiào: Politely ask someone for their opinion or way of doing something.
咨询zī xún: Consult an expert for information, explanations, or advice.

Definition in Chinese

向有经验或有关的人请教，以获得知识、方法或意见的动词。xiàng yǒu jīng yàn huò yǒu guān de rén qǐng jiào yǐ huò dé zhī shí fāng fǎ huò yì jiàn de dòng cí

Word origin

取 (qǔ, "take") + 经 (jīng, "scripture") forms the image of obtaining Buddhist teachings, which later became a metaphor for gaining practical knowledge from people who have mastered it.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, the word can describe learning from a successful team or skilled worker, so it is not limited to classrooms or formal instruction.

Other meanings

  • learn from experienced peopleverb

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