ask for advice; seek instruction
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to ask for advice; to seek instruction
formalUsed in polite or formal contexts when seeking knowledge or guidance from someone more knowledgeable. Carries a humble tone.
Tā他
dēng登
mén门
xiàng向
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
qiú求
jiào教
。
He visited the old professor's home to ask for advice.
Bù不
dǒng懂
de的
shì事
yào要
xiàng向
bié别
rén人
qiú求
jiào教
，
bù不
yào要
zhuāng装
dǒng懂
。
When you don't understand something, you should ask others for advice; don't pretend to understand.
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Xū虚
xīn心
qiú求
jiào教
cái才
néng能
bù不
duàn断
jìn进
bù步
。
Only by humbly seeking instruction can one make continuous progress.