找
seek; give change
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to seek; to look for; to search for
Used for searching for people, objects, or solutions, can be used with negative forms like 找不到 to mean unable to find.
I lost my pen and I can't find it anywhere.
I am looking for my good friend Xiaoming.
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We need to find building materials to build a house.
He is looking for a job and hopes to find a suitable path forward.
Mom is looking for the keys in the kitchen.
verb
to give change; to balance accounts
Used exclusively in commercial transactions to refer to returning excess money owed to a customer, or settling a debt by making up the difference.
I bought candy worth 5 yuan, gave the shopkeeper 10 yuan, and the shopkeeper gave me 5 yuan in change.
This shop gives change very quickly and never delays.
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Remember to collect your correct change before leaving after shopping.