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争取

zhēngqǔ

Description

"争取"的意思是努力去得到一样东西，比如机会、时间或者好的结果。

"争取" means to strive to obtain something, such as an opportunity, time, or a good result.

我们常常说"争取时间"或者"争取成功"。

We often say "争取时间" (strive for time) or "争取成功" (strive for success).

Meanings

争取zhēngqǔ

to strive for; to fight for

我们要争取更多的机会。

We need to strive for more opportunities.

争取zhēngqǔ

to try hard to achieve (a goal)

我争取明天早点到。

I will try to arrive earlier tomorrow.

Related words

努力争夺获得争取得

Notes

  • Etymology

    争 (to compete) + 取 (to take), literally "compete to take".

  • Nuance

    implies active effort and initiative, stronger than simply 想要 (to want).

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