Chinese word

征求

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhēng qiú

Meaning

  • verbask for

Example

我想征求你的意见。wǒ xiǎng zhēng qiú nǐ de yì jiàn

I want to ask for your opinion.

Illustration for 征求 (ask for)

More examples

市政府正在征求市民对新公园的意见。shì zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zhēng qiú shì mín duì xīn gōng yuán de yì jiàn

The city government is asking residents for their opinions about the new park.

Core concept

A formal channel that draws opinions or information toward a shared decision.

Common phrases

  • 征求意见zhēng qiú yì jiàn

    ask for opinions

  • 征求同意zhēng qiú tóng yì

    ask for consent

Similar words

请求qǐng qiú: Make a formal request for someone to take an action or provide something.
寻求xún qiú: Look for and try to gain help, opportunities, or a desired result.
征集zhēng jí: Invite people to submit items or information and gather what they provide.
询问xún wèn: Question someone to learn a fact, view, or answer.

Definition in Chinese

为了达成共识或取得信息而向有关方面询问或募集意见、建议，语气偏中性和正式。wèi le dá chéng gòng shí huò qǔ dé xìn xī ér xiàng yǒu guān fāng miàn xún wèn huò mù jí yì jiàn jiàn yì yǔ qì piān zhōng xìng hé zhèng shì

Word origin

征 (zhēng, "call together") + 求 (qiú, "seek") combines calling for something with seeking it, giving the word its organized sense of requesting input.

Usage tips

  • For everyday conversation, this verb has a formal tone and fits organized requests for input better than a quick personal question.

Other meanings

  • consultverb
  • solicitverb

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