to court; to woo; to propose love
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to court; to woo; to propose romantic love (to someone)
Often used in formal or literary contexts, though also common in modern romantic contexts. Typically directed toward a specific person.
Tā他
gǔ鼓
qǐ起
yǒng勇
qì气
xiàng向
nà那
wèi位
gū姑
niang娘
qiú求
ài爱
。
He mustered up the courage to court that girl.
Qiú求
ài爱
chéng成
gōng功
xū需
yào要
zhēn真
chéng诚
hé和
nài耐
xīn心
。
Successful courtship requires sincerity and patience.
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Tā他
duō多
cì次
qiú求
ài爱
，
dàn但
dōu都
bèi被
jù拒
jué绝
le了
。
He proposed his love many times, but was rejected each time.