qǐ
乞降
to beg; to request
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to beg; to ask for
neutralImplies a humble or desperate request for something, often from a position of need.
Qǐ乞
gài丐
zài在
jiē街
shang上
qǐ乞
shí食
。
A beggar is begging for food on the street.
Tā他
qǐ乞
qiú求
fù父
mǔ母
de的
yuán原
liàng谅
。
He begged for his parents' forgiveness.
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Bù不
kě可
yáo摇
wěi尾
qǐ乞
lián怜
。
One should not beg for pity like a dog wagging its tail.