寻求
xúnqiú
to seek, to pursue
Part of speech · verb
Pattern visualization
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Examples
- 遇到困难时,要主动寻求帮助。When in difficulty, actively seek help.
- 双方努力寻求解决办法。Both sides strove to seek a solution.
Collocations
寻求帮助寻求合作寻求解决寻求支持
Mnemonic
寻 xún "to seek" + 求 qiú "to request": to seek and request, i.e. to seek out, to pursue (actively). Contrast 寻找 (looking for objects/people): 寻求 seeks abstract things (help, solution, cooperation). 寻求帮助 = to seek help.
Related
寻找追求谋求索求
Quick check
What is the difference between 寻求 and 寻找?