jiǎo
徼
to seek; to ask for
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesverb
to seek; to ask for; to beg for
literaryAn archaic literary term. Often carries a connotation of pleading or earnestly seeking something. Rare in modern usage.
Jūn君
zǐ子
bù不
jiǎo徼
xìng幸
。
A noble person does not seek luck or rely on chance.
Jiǎo徼
fú福
yú于
shén神
。
To seek blessings from the gods.