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哀求
āiqiú
Description
“哀求”是很难过、很想要一样东西的时候，用可怜的样子求别人。
"哀求" means to beg someone in a pitiful way when you are very sad or really want something.
这个词比“请求”更强，常常带着眼泪或者害怕。
This word is stronger than "请求" and often involves tears or fear.
Meanings
哀求āiqiú
to beg or plead piteously
他哀求妈妈别生气。
He begged his mother not to be angry.
哀求āiqiú
a piteous plea or entreaty
她的哀求让人很心疼。
Her plea was very touching.
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Notes
- Etymology
哀 (sorrowful) + 求 (to seek/beg), so literally 'to beg sorrowfully'.
- Nuance
stronger and more desperate than 请求; implies emotion, tears, or helplessness.
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