求

qiú

HSK 6

求 — qiú

1. to seek; to look for

   他到处求人帮忙找一份好工作。 tā dàochù qiúrén bāngmáng zhǎo yīfèn hǎo gōngzuò — He asked around everywhere for help finding a good job.

2. to request; to ask for (formal or polite request)

   他向公司求支援一笔经费。 tā xiàng gōngsī qiú zhīyuán yībǐ jīngfèi — He requested funding support from the company.

3. to beseech; to implore (urgent, emotional pleading)

   父母求他回家不要去冒险。 fùmǔ qiú tā huíjiā búyào qù màoxiǎn — The parents begged him to come home and not take risks.