seek an opportunity; look for a chance
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to seek an opportunity; to look for a chance (to do something)
Typically followed by a verb phrase indicating the action one intends to carry out. Often used in contexts involving strategy, revenge, or seizing an advantageous moment.
Tā他
yī一
zhí直
zài在
xún寻
jī机
bào报
fù复
。
He has been looking for an opportunity to take revenge.
Dí敌
rén人
xún寻
jī机
tū突
wéi围
。
The enemy sought a chance to break through the encirclement.
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Xiǎo小
tōu偷
xún寻
jī机
xià下
shǒu手
。
The thief waited for an opportunity to strike.
Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
xún寻
jī机
kuò扩
dà大
shì市
chǎng场
fèn份
é额
。
They are currently seeking opportunities to expand their market share.