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求
qiú
Description
"求"的意思是很想得到什么，或者请别人帮忙。
"求" means to strongly desire something or to ask someone for help.
我们常说"求你了"来请求别人。
We often say "求你了" to ask someone for a favor.
Meanings
求qiú
to beg; to request; to ask for
求你帮帮我。
Please help me.
求qiú
to seek; to pursue; to strive for
他一直在求知识。
He has been seeking knowledge.
求qiú
to seek (a partner, job, etc.)
她在网上求工作。
She is looking for a job online.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
求 alone sounds pleading; 请求 and 要求 are more formal or neutral.
- Etymology
originally meant fur coat, later borrowed for the sense of seeking.
In videos
“六一哥 我求你 你放了我吧”
“说可遇不可求”
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