HSK · Level 49
120 words
Chinese word
探求
Pronunciation
Pinyintàn qiú
Meaning
- verbseek
Example
他总是在探求真相。tā zǒng shì zài tàn qiú zhēn xiāng
He is always seeking the truth.
More examples
年轻人喜欢探求知识和新思想。nián qīng rén xǐ huān tàn qiú zhī shí hé xīn sī xiǎng
Young people like to seek knowledge and new ideas.
Core concept
A deliberate search moves beyond surface facts toward the reason or deeper nature of something.
Common phrases
探求真理tàn qiú zhēn lǐ
seek truth
探求知识tàn qiú zhī shí
seek knowledge
探求意义tàn qiú yì yì
seek meaning
Similar words
研究yán jiū: Studies a subject systematically and in depth to gain understanding or new knowledge.
调查diào chá: Gathers and organizes information or evidence to clarify facts or a situation.
探索tàn suǒ: Explores unknown things or places with the aim of making new discoveries.
Definition in Chinese
通过调查、研究或思考，追寻事物的原因、原理或本质。tōng guò diào chá yán jiū huò sī kǎo zhuī xún shì wù de yuán yīn yuán lǐ huò běn zhì
Word origin
探 (tàn, "probe") + 求 (qiú, "seek") forms 探求 (tànqiú, "seek"), joining investigation with the aim of reaching an answer.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds purposeful and somewhat formal, so it fits discussion of ideas or truth better than a quick request for information.