寻找 (xún zhǎo) — to seek, to look for
Definition
A general 'to look for / to seek' verb that works for both concrete things (a lost wallet) and abstract goals (truth, answers). More everyday than the written 寻求, which leans toward abstract pursuits.
verb
to seekto look for
Examples
- 寻找。Tā zhèng zài xún zhǎo diū shī de qián bāo.He is looking for his lost wallet.
- 寻找。Jǐng chá zài xún zhǎo zhè ge àn jiàn de zhēn xiàng.The police are seeking the truth of this case.
- 寻找。Tā huā le hěn duō shí jiān xún zhǎo dá àn.He spent a lot of time looking for the answer.
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