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追求
zhuīqiú
Description
"追求"是想得到自己很想要的东西，比如梦想、幸福，或者去喜欢一个人。
"追求" means to want something very much, like a dream, happiness, or to like someone.
这个词常用在比较正式的说法里。
This word is often used in more formal expressions.
Meanings
追求zhuīqiú
to pursue; to seek after (a goal or ideal)
他一直在追求自己的梦想。
He has been pursuing his dream.
追求zhuīqiú
to court; to pursue romantically
他追求那个女孩很久了。
He has been pursuing that girl for a long time.
追求zhuīqiú
pursuit; quest (as a noun)
每个人都有自己的追求。
Everyone has their own pursuits.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
追 (chase) + 求 (seek), literally "chase and seek after".
- Nuance
more formal than 找; implies effort toward something valued or desired.
In videos
“我们想要得到，我们追求的东西是什么呢？”
“他们的重心更多的是追求事业和个人的成长。”
“尤其是在追求自己的爱情的时候。”
“你不用追求特别的复杂”
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