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找

zhǎo

Description

"找"是一个很常用的动词，意思是想办法看到或得到你需要的东西或人。

"找" is a very common verb meaning to try to see or get something or someone you need.

付钱的时候，店员会"找"给你钱，就是把多的钱还给你。

When paying, the clerk will "找" you money, which means giving you back the extra money.

Meanings

找zhǎo

to look for; to search for

我在找我的手机。

I'm looking for my phone.

找zhǎo

to look up or call on someone

有人找你。

Someone is looking for you.

找钱zhǎo qián

to give change (money)

服务员找给我五块钱。

The waiter gave me five yuan in change.

Related words

寻找找到找钱找工作查

Notes

  • Nuance

    找 is the everyday word for "look for"; 寻找 is more formal or literary.

  • Usage

    找到 adds 到 to mark success — actually finding what you searched for.

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