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尋
xún
Description
“尋”的意思是找东西，想知道某个东西或某个人在哪里。
The meaning of "尋" is to look for something, or to want to know where something or someone is.
这个字比较书面，常常用在词语里，比如“尋找”和“尋人”。
This character is more formal and often used in phrases, such as "尋找" and "尋人".
Meanings
尋xún
to look for; to search for
他到处尋找他的猫。
He is looking everywhere for his cat.
尋xún
to inquire; to ask about
警察在尋人。
The police are searching for someone.
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Notes
- Nuance
尋 is formal/written; in everyday speech people say 找 instead.
- Etymology
尋 combines hand and measurement elements, originally meaning to reach out and measure or seek.
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