取经

qǔjīng

HSK 7

取经 — qǔjīng

1. to journey to India to obtain the Buddhist scriptures (classical, historical)

   唐僧西天取经的故事在中国家喻户晓。 tángsēng xītiān qǔjīng de gùshì zài zhōngguó jiāyùhùxiǎo — The story of Tang Sanzang's journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is well known throughout China.

2. (figurative) to learn from another's experience; to seek practical advice or guidance

   这个项目你做过，能不能让我向你取经一下？ zhège xiàngmù nǐ zuò guò néng bùnéng ràng wǒ xiàng nǐ qǔjīng yīxià — You've done this project before — can I learn from your experience?