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争取
zhēngqǔ
Description
“争取”的意思是努力去得到一个东西或一个机会。
The meaning of "争取" is to strive to obtain something or an opportunity.
我们常常说“争取时间”或者“争取机会”。
We often say "争取时间" (strive for time) or "争取机会" (strive for opportunity).
Meanings
争取zhēngqǔ
to strive for; to fight to obtain
我要争取这个好机会。
I want to seize this good opportunity.
争取zhēngqǔ
to try one's best to (do something)
我争取今天做完作业。
I aim to finish my homework today.
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Notes
- Etymology
争 (to compete/contend) + 取 (to take/obtain), literally 'contend to obtain'.
- Nuance
implies active effort toward a goal, often used with 时间, 机会, or a verb clause.
In videos
“我们会尽力争取”
“那我不需要去争取 政府会照顾我的”
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