Chinese Conversation · Level 78
91 words
Chinese word
追求
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhuī qiú
Meaning
- verbpursue
Example
公司不断追求创新和效率。gōng sī bú duàn zhuī qiú chuàng xīn hé xiào lǜ
The company constantly pursues innovation and efficiency.
More examples
他从不追求短期的利益，而是专注于长期目标。tā cóng bù zhuī qiú duǎn qī de lì yì ér shì zhuān zhù yú cháng qī mù biāo
He never pursues short-term profits but focuses on long-term goals.
Core concept
Effort keeps a person or project moving closer to something wanted until it can be gained.
Common phrases
追求梦想zhuī qiú mèng xiǎng
pursue dreams
追求目标zhuī qiú mù biāo
pursue goals
追求成功zhuī qiú chéng gōng
pursue success
Similar words
寻求xún qiú: To look for a solution, help, or advice.
争取zhēng qǔ: To make a strong effort to gain a right, opportunity, or people's support.
寻找xún zhǎo: To search for a person, object, or information in places or sources.
追赶zhuī gǎn: To follow a person or object ahead and try to catch up by moving faster.
Definition in Chinese
通过具体行动或努力追赶并获得某种目标、理想或结果，侧重为实现所希望的事物而持续付出并接近目标。tōng guò jù tǐ xíng dòng huò nǔ lì zhuī gǎn bìng huò dé móu zhǒng mù biāo lí xiǎng huò jié guǒ cè zhòng wèi shí xiàn suǒ xī wàng de shì wù ér chí xù fù chū bìng jiē jìn mù biāo
Word origin
The compound 追求 (zhuīqiú, "pursue") joins 追 (zhuī, "chase") for movement after a target with 求 (qiú, "seek") for the wish to obtain it.
Usage tips
- The words after this verb show what the effort is aimed at, from a work result to a personal ideal, so the same verb fits many everyday settings.