Chinese

zhuīqiú
Meaning: to pursue; to seek
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

追
求

Example sentences

Everyone has the right to pursue happiness.
老師鼓勵學生們努力學習,追求自己的夢想。
老师鼓励学生们努力学习,追求自己的梦想。
The teacher encourages students to study hard and pursue their dreams.
我們應該追求真理。
我们应该追求真理。
We should pursue the truth.
他有一種過度追求完美的傾向。
他有一种过度追求完美的倾向。
He has a tendency to pursue perfection excessively.
追求時尚不代表要盲目跟風。
追求时尚不代表要盲目跟风。
Pursuing fashion does not mean blindly following trends.
他希望能擺脫傳統觀念的束縛,追求自由的生活。
他希望能摆脱传统观念的束缚,追求自由的生活。
He hopes to break free from the shackles of traditional concepts and pursue a free life.
歷史上,許多帝王都追求長生不老之術。
历史上,许多帝王都追求长生不老之术。
Historically, many emperors pursued the art of immortality.
這句名言激勵了無數人追求夢想。
这句名言激励了无数人追求梦想。
This famous quote has inspired countless people to pursue their dreams.
校長勉勵畢業生要勇敢追求夢想。
校长勉励毕业生要勇敢追求梦想。
The principal encouraged the graduates to pursue their dreams bravely.
他的生活非常質樸,從不追求名牌。
他的生活非常质朴,从不追求名牌。
His life is very simple and unadorned; he never pursues brand names.

Usage Notes

Used for abstract goals like happiness, truth, or dreams, as well as courting someone.

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