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    Expressing 'to pursue' or 'to seek' with 追求 (zhuīqiú)

    Actions & Events
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    追求 + Abstract Goal

    Explanation

    追求 (zhuīqiú) means "to pursue," "to seek," or "to strive for," indicating an active effort to attain a goal, ideal, or person. It combines 追 (to chase) and 求 (to seek). For example, 追求正义 means "to pursue justice."

    Examples

    • 她一直在追求自己的音乐梦想。

      Tā yìzhí zài zhuīqiú zìjǐ de yīnyuè mèngxiǎng.

      She has been pursuing her dream of music.

    • 年轻人应该勇敢追求自己想要的生活。

      Niánqīng rén yīnggāi yǒnggǎn zhuīqiú zìjǐ xiǎng yào de shēnghuó.

      Young people should bravely pursue the life they want.

    • 他追求完美，每个细节都不放过。

      Tā zhuīqiú wánměi, měi gè xìjié dōu bù fàngguò.

      He pursues perfection and doesn't let any detail slip by.

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