kěnqiú

恳求

HSK 7-9Word · VerbTraditional懇求

plead earnestly; implore; entreat

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Meanings

1 sense · 5 examples
1.

verb

to plead earnestly; to implore; to beg sincerely

formal

Used when the request is made with deep sincerity and urgency, often implying a strong emotional appeal or a difficult situation.

Wǒ我
kěn恳
qiú求
tā他
bú不
yào要
zhè这
yàng样
zuò做
 。

I pleaded with him earnestly not to do this.

Tā她
liú流
zhe着
lèi泪
kěn恳
qiú求
yī医
shēng生
de的
bāng帮
zhù助
 。

With tears in her eyes, she implored the doctor for help.

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Kěn恳
qiú求
nín您
zài再
gěi给
wǒ我
men们
yī一
cì次
jī机
huì会
 。

We entreat you to give us one more chance.

Zuì罪
fàn犯
kěn恳
qiú求
fǎ法
guān官
de的
kuān宽
shù恕
 。

The criminal begged the judge for mercy.

Tā他
yǐ以
zuì最
qiān谦
bēi卑
de的
tài态
dù度
kěn恳
qiú求
tā她
de的
yuán原
liàng谅
 。

He implored her for forgiveness in the most humble manner.