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Expressing 'to seek' with 寻求 (xúnqiú)
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Purpose & Reason
Structure
寻求 + Abstract Noun
Explanation
The verb 寻求 (xúnqiú) means "to seek," "to look for," or "to pursue," typically used for abstract goals such as solutions, help, or opportunities. It is more formal than 找 and often appears in written or professional contexts. It takes a direct object indicating what is being sought.
Examples
公司正在寻求新的合作伙伴。
Gōngsī zhèngzài xúnqiú xīn de hézuò huǒbàn.
The company is seeking new partners.
遇到困难的时候，应该主动寻求帮助。
Yù dào kùnnan de shíhou, yīnggāi zhǔdòng xúnqiú bāngzhù.
When encountering difficulties, you should proactively seek help.
我们需要寻求一个更好的解决方案。
Wǒmen xūyào xúnqiú yí gè gèng hǎo de jiějué fāng'àn.
We need to seek a better solution.