look for; scout; seek
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to look for; to seek; to scout for (talent, materials, etc.)
Typically used when searching for specific people (actors, employees) or materials with particular qualities.
Dǎo导
yǎn演
zhèng正
zài在
wù物
sè色
nán男
zhǔ主
jué角
。
The director is currently looking for a leading actor.
Tā她
zài在
shāng商
chǎng场
wù物
sè色
hé合
shì适
de的
yī衣
liào料
。
She is shopping for suitable fabric in the mall.
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Gōng公
sī司
zhèng正
zài在
wù物
sè色
xīn新
de的
zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
rén人
xuǎn选
。
The company is scouting for a new general manager candidate.