求
request; demand; pursue; require
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesverb
to request; to ask for; to seek help
Used when asking someone for help or a favor in a polite manner.
He asked the teacher for help to solve this problem.
I would like to ask you a question about Chinese grammar.
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The patient called for help in the hospital, but no one heard.
She requested the boss to give her a month's vacation.
Can I ask you to help me get that bag?
verb
to demand; to require; to request
Used when setting standards or expecting someone/something to meet certain criteria.
The company requires all employees to arrive at work on time.
We must strive to improve our work methods.
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The teacher has high requirements for the quality of students' homework.
Striving for perfection is our purpose.
Parents never demand that their children get the first place.
verb
to pursue; to seek; to explore; to strive for
Used when actively looking for or working towards something such as knowledge, truth, or goals.
He pursued truth and justice all his life.
We should seek truth from facts and not make subjective assumptions.
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He has liked exploring the mysteries of science since childhood.
Many young people are seeking better development opportunities.
The story of 'carving the boat to find the sword' tells us to keep up with the times.
noun
demand; need; requirement
Refers to the need or demand for something, often in economic contexts.
Market demand determines the production quantity of products.
The demand for water resources in this area is very high.
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Excess supply over demand will lead to price decreases.
We need to understand the real needs of customers.
With economic development, people's consumption needs are constantly changing.
proper noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
My friend's surname is Qiu, and his given name is Ming.
Mr. Qiu is the legal advisor of our company.
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There was a famous scholar surnamed Qiu in history.
The surname Qiu is not very common in China.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Qiu.